Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_D16ds_v5, US North Central, 3 Years
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_D16ds_v5 in US North Central for three years to significantly reduce your Azure compute costs.
- Cost Savings: Achieve substantial discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
- Resource Commitment: Guarantee availability of specific VM instance types in a chosen region.
- Predictable Budgeting: Lock in pricing for three years, simplifying financial planning and forecasting.
- Performance Assurance: Ensure consistent performance for your critical applications and services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a Standard_D16ds_v5 virtual machine in the US North Central region for a term of three years. By making this reservation, you secure a significant discount on your Azure compute costs for consistent, long-term workloads.
Ideal for businesses with stable and predictable compute needs, this reservation ensures resource availability and predictable expenses. It is designed for organizations that require dedicated capacity for their core applications and services, offering a cost-effective solution for sustained operations.
- Instance Type: Standard_D16ds_v5, offering a balance of compute, memory, and storage.
- Region Specific: Deployed in US North Central for localized performance and compliance.
- Commitment Term: A three-year reservation period for maximum cost optimization.
- Discounted Pricing: Substantial savings compared to on-demand VM rates.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with the broader Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
Optimize your Azure spend and ensure consistent performance by reserving your compute capacity for the long term.
What This Enables
Reduce Azure compute costs for steady workloads
Enable teams to achieve substantial savings on predictable Azure VM usage. This reservation transforms variable compute expenses into fixed, budgetable costs, improving financial predictability.
production servers, database hosting, virtual desktops, development environments
Guarantee VM instance availability
Ensure that the Standard_D16ds_v5 instance type is available when needed in the US North Central region. This provides peace of mind for critical applications that require consistent access to specific compute resources.
mission-critical applications, high-availability setups, disaster recovery sites, compliance-driven deployments
Simplify cloud budget management
Streamline financial planning by locking in compute costs for three years. This eliminates the uncertainty of fluctuating on-demand pricing, making IT budget forecasting more accurate.
financial reporting, annual budgeting cycles, long-term IT strategy, cost center management
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Achieve maximum cost savings by committing to Azure compute resources for an extended period.
Standard_D16ds_v5 Instance Type
Utilize a versatile VM instance optimized for compute-intensive workloads with balanced memory and storage.
US North Central Region
Ensure localized performance and data residency compliance for users and operations in this geographic area.
Billing Discount
Receive a significant reduction in your hourly compute charges compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly apply savings to your existing Azure subscription without complex configuration changes.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and core banking operations, benefiting from predictable costs and guaranteed capacity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use Azure for operational technology, supply chain management, and IoT data processing, needing consistent compute resources for critical production systems.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations rely on Azure for patient data management, research, and analytics, where consistent availability and cost control are paramount for sensitive workloads.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups utilize cloud services for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer analytics, benefiting from predictable costs for always-on operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine resources in a particular region for a set term (one or three years). In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount on the compute costs compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a specific VM instance type and region for three years, you lock in a lower hourly rate. This discount is applied automatically to your eligible Azure usage, reducing your overall cloud compute expenditure.
Can I change my VM instance type or region after purchase?
While the reservation is tied to a specific instance type and region, Azure offers flexibility. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, though terms and conditions apply. It is advisable to plan your capacity needs carefully.
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.