Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_D1_v2, US East 2, 1 Year Subscription
Secure a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_D1_v2 in US East 2 for a 1-year term to ensure predictable costs and consistent performance for your essential business applications.
- Predictable Pricing: Lock in lower costs for your compute resources over a 1-year term.
- Consistent Performance: Guarantee capacity for your Standard_D1_v2 virtual machines in the US East 2 region.
- Optimized Resource Allocation: Ensure your critical applications have the dedicated resources they need.
- Simplified Management: Streamline IT operations with a straightforward subscription model.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a Standard_D1_v2 virtual machine in the US East 2 Azure region for a 1-year term. By reserving capacity, you gain significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing while ensuring your critical workloads have consistent access to compute resources.
This offering is ideal for businesses running essential applications, development and test environments, or workloads with predictable usage patterns. It integrates directly into your existing Microsoft Azure environment, providing a reliable foundation for your IT operations without the need for extensive hardware management.
- Cost Savings: Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantee compute capacity in the specified Azure region and VM size.
- Flexible Deployment: Supports various operating systems and workloads on the Standard_D1_v2 instance.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable monthly or annual billing for easier financial planning.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure infrastructure and services.
Ensure cost efficiency and reliable performance for your Azure virtual machines with this 1-year reserved instance commitment.
What This Enables
Cost Optimization for Predictable Workloads
Enable teams to significantly reduce cloud expenditure by committing to a 1-year term for specific VM sizes. This ensures predictable monthly billing and avoids the higher costs associated with on-demand instances for steady-state workloads.
production workloads, development environments, testing platforms
Guaranteed Compute Capacity
Streamline operations by ensuring dedicated compute resources are always available for critical applications. This prevents performance bottlenecks and ensures business continuity, even during peak usage periods.
mission-critical applications, databases, line-of-business systems
Budget Predictability for Azure Services
Automate financial planning by locking in compute costs for a full year. This provides clear visibility into upcoming expenses, simplifying budget management and forecasting for IT departments.
financial reporting systems, operational dashboards, core business services
Key Features
1-Year Reservation Term
Commit to a 1-year term to achieve substantial cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Standard_D1_v2 VM Size
Utilize a versatile VM size suitable for a wide range of general-purpose computing tasks.
US East 2 Azure Region
Deploy your instances in a geographically strategic location for optimal performance and latency.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from predictable monthly or annual billing, simplifying financial management.
Capacity Guarantee
Ensure your compute resources are always available, preventing performance issues and downtime.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, predictable performance and cost management for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer-facing applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on consistent uptime for operational technology, supply chain management, and ERP systems that often have predictable resource needs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable infrastructure for patient record systems, diagnostic tools, and administrative functions where performance and availability are critical.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies depend on secure and consistently available platforms for case management, client communication, and document processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific type of virtual machine in a particular Azure region for a set term (1 or 3 years) in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees compute capacity for your workloads.
How does this save money?
By committing to a 1-year term, you receive a lower per-hour rate for the compute capacity of the Standard_D1_v2 instance in US East 2. This results in substantial savings over the duration of the reservation compared to paying the on-demand price.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
Reserved Instances are generally tied to the specific VM size and region purchased. While Azure offers some flexibility through the Azure Hybrid Benefit or the ability to exchange reservations, changes are not always straightforward and depend on specific program rules.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.