Microsoft Reserved VM Instance STANDARD_D16S_V3
Optimize your Azure spending with a 1-year reservation for the Microsoft Azure STANDARD_D16S_V3 virtual machine instance in the US East region, ensuring cost predictability and capacity.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for your STANDARD_D16S_V3 instances.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee availability of your compute resources in the US East region when you need them.
- Predictable Billing: Simplify budgeting with a fixed cost for your VM usage over the 1-year term.
- Performance Consistency: Maintain the performance characteristics of the STANDARD_D16S_V3 instance for your critical workloads.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure STANDARD_D16S_V3 virtual machine instance located in the US East region. By committing to a reservation, you secure a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring cost predictability and guaranteed capacity for your Azure compute needs.
This reservation is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses that have consistent and predictable workloads running on Azure. It fits into environments where specific VM sizes like the STANDARD_D16S_V3 are essential for core business applications, development, or production workloads, helping to manage operational expenses effectively.
- Reserved Instance Pricing: Benefit from significant savings over pay-as-you-go rates for the specified VM size.
- 1-Year Commitment: Lock in your pricing and capacity for a defined 12-month period.
- US East Region: Ensures your compute resources are provisioned in a specific, high-demand Azure datacenter location.
- STANDARD_D16S_V3 Instance: Guarantees access to a VM with 16 vCPUs and 64 GiB of memory, suitable for compute-intensive tasks.
- Cost Management: Provides predictable monthly or upfront billing to aid in financial planning and budgeting.
Secure your Azure compute resources and budget with a 1-year reservation, offering cost savings and capacity assurance for your business-critical applications.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent Application Performance
Enable teams to maintain the performance of critical business applications by reserving specific VM instance types. This guarantees that the required vCPUs and memory are available, preventing slowdowns during high usage periods.
production workloads, business-critical applications, consistent resource demand, Azure deployments
Predictable Cloud Budgeting
Streamline financial planning by locking in compute costs for a 1-year term, eliminating the variability of pay-as-you-go pricing. This allows for more accurate forecasting and budget allocation for IT infrastructure.
fixed IT budgets, financial forecasting, operational cost management, cloud infrastructure
Guarantee Compute Capacity
Automate the assurance of compute capacity in a specific Azure region, preventing resource contention and ensuring your services remain accessible. This is crucial for businesses with strict uptime requirements.
high-availability requirements, regional deployment needs, service continuity, Azure infrastructure
Key Features
Reserved Instance Pricing
Achieve significant cost savings on your Azure VM usage compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
1-Year Term Commitment
Lock in your pricing and capacity for a predictable 12-month period, simplifying budgeting.
STANDARD_D16S_V3 Instance Type
Ensure access to a VM with 16 vCPUs and 64 GiB RAM, suitable for demanding compute tasks.
US East Region Availability
Guarantee your compute resources are provisioned in a specific, strategic Azure datacenter location.
Capacity Assurance
Eliminate the risk of resource unavailability and ensure your applications run smoothly when needed.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require predictable costs and guaranteed capacity for critical trading platforms, risk analysis tools, and customer-facing applications that demand consistent performance and availability.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on stable compute resources for production management systems, supply chain logistics software, and data analytics platforms that must operate without interruption.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and research facilities need secure, reliable, and cost-effective compute for electronic health records, medical imaging analysis, and patient management systems that adhere to strict compliance standards.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations use reserved instances for practice management software, document management systems, and client collaboration tools where consistent performance and budget predictability are key.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific virtual machine type in a particular Azure region for a 1-year or 3-year term. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save my business money?
By committing to a 1-year term for the STANDARD_D16S_V3 instance in the US East region, you pay a lower rate than if you were to use the same VM on a pay-as-you-go basis. This predictability helps control cloud spending.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing this reservation?
Generally, reserved instances are specific to the VM size and region purchased. Modifications may be possible under certain Azure policies, but it is best to plan your capacity needs carefully before purchasing.
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.