Microsoft Reserved VM Instance STANDARD_D16S_V3
Commit to a Microsoft Azure STANDARD_D16S_V3 Reserved VM Instance in US West 2 for three years to lock in significant savings and ensure capacity availability for your critical workloads.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for your STANDARD_D16S_V3 VM.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee availability of compute capacity in the US West 2 region for your chosen VM size.
- Budget Predictability: Stabilize your cloud spending with a fixed cost over the 3-year term.
- Simplified Management: Reduce the need for constant cost optimization efforts for this specific instance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance (RI) provides a commitment to use a specific VM size, STANDARD_D16S_V3, in the US West 2 region for a 3-year term. By purchasing this reservation, you agree to a commitment that allows Microsoft to offer you a discounted rate on the compute portion of your VM usage, ensuring cost savings and capacity assurance.
This offering is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who have predictable, long-term compute needs for their Azure deployments. It fits into environments running essential business applications, development/testing workloads, or backend services that require consistent performance and availability within the Azure cloud.
- Discounted Pricing: Benefit from significant savings on compute costs compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
- Capacity Reservation: Ensure that the compute capacity for your STANDARD_D16S_V3 VM is available when you need it in US West 2.
- 3-Year Term: Commit to a longer duration for maximum cost efficiency and predictable budgeting.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment and management tools.
- Compliance Support: Helps meet potential regulatory or internal policy requirements for fixed IT asset commitments.
Secure your Azure compute resources and budget with a predictable 3-year commitment, offering substantial savings for your business-critical applications.
What This Enables
Enable predictable cloud spending
Enable teams to forecast and control their Azure compute expenses with a fixed 3-year commitment. Streamline budgeting by eliminating variable pay-as-you-go costs for stable workloads.
production workloads, long-term projects, development environments, backend services
Guarantee compute capacity availability
Ensure critical applications have dedicated compute resources available in the US West 2 region. Protect against potential capacity shortages during peak demand periods.
business-critical applications, high-availability deployments, essential services, mission-critical systems
Reduce operational costs
Automate cost savings by securing a discounted rate for your STANDARD_D16S_V3 VM instance. Minimize the manual effort required for ongoing cost optimization of stable Azure resources.
stable workloads, predictable usage patterns, ongoing operations, cost-conscious IT management
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Achieve maximum cost savings by locking in rates for an extended period, providing long-term budget predictability.
STANDARD_D16S_V3 VM Size
Ensure your specific compute requirements for this powerful VM size are met with guaranteed availability.
US West 2 Region
Secure capacity in a key Azure datacenter region, crucial for latency-sensitive applications or data residency requirements.
Discounted Pricing
Significantly reduce your Azure compute costs compared to on-demand rates, improving your overall IT budget efficiency.
Capacity Assurance
Gain peace of mind knowing that the compute resources you need will be available when your applications require them.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require predictable costs and guaranteed capacity for critical trading, analytics, and customer service applications, often subject to strict uptime and compliance regulations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on stable IT infrastructure for operational technology, supply chain management, and IoT data processing, demanding consistent performance and cost control for their Azure deployments.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable, and cost-effective cloud resources for patient data management, research, and operational systems, often adhering to strict compliance standards like HIPAA.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage sensitive client data and require consistent access to applications for case management, document processing, and client collaboration, benefiting from predictable IT costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine resources in a particular region for a set term (1 or 3 years) in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees capacity and reduces costs for predictable workloads.
How does this reservation save me money?
By committing to a 3-year term for the STANDARD_D16S_V3 VM in US West 2, you receive a lower price per hour for the compute component of your VM compared to standard pay-as-you-go rates. This is ideal for workloads that run continuously or have predictable usage patterns.
What happens if my needs change?
While Reserved Instances are a commitment, Azure offers some flexibility. You can exchange or cancel RIs under certain conditions, though terms and conditions apply. It's best suited for stable, long-term compute needs.
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.