Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard D2as v5 3 Year Subscription
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard D2as v5 for three years to lock in predictable pricing and ensure availability for your critical workloads.
- Cost Savings: Benefit from significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
- Resource Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your virtual machines in the specified Azure region and availability zone.
- Performance Consistency: Maintain consistent performance for your applications by reserving specific VM instance types.
- Simplified Management: Streamline cloud resource planning and budgeting with a fixed-term commitment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Microsoft Reserved Virtual Machine (VM) Instance, specifically the Standard_D2as_v5 type, for a commitment of three years in the US East 2 Azure region. By reserving this instance, you secure significant cost savings compared to on-demand pricing for your consistent Azure compute needs.
This reserved instance is ideal for businesses running stable, predictable workloads that do not require frequent scaling or changes. It ensures that the necessary compute capacity is available when you need it, supporting applications such as web servers, small to medium databases, development and test environments, and line-of-business applications.
- Instance Type: Standard_D2as_v5 provides a balance of compute, memory, and storage optimized for general-purpose workloads.
- Commitment Term: A 3-year term offers the maximum discount potential for long-term predictable usage.
- Region Specific: Reserved for use within the US East 2 Azure region, ensuring data locality and performance.
- Cost Optimization: Reduces overall Azure spending for steady-state workloads.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantees that the specified VM instance type is available in the chosen region.
Ensure your critical applications have reliable and cost-effective compute resources by committing to a Reserved VM Instance.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent Application Uptime
Enable teams to maintain uninterrupted service for critical applications by guaranteeing the availability of reserved compute resources. This prevents performance degradation or downtime during peak usage periods.
production workloads, web servers, line-of-business applications, always-on services
Predictable Cloud Cost Management
Streamline budgeting and financial planning by locking in compute costs for three years. This eliminates unexpected spikes in cloud spending and provides clear visibility into resource expenses.
stable workloads, development environments, testing infrastructure, backend services
Optimize Performance for Steady Workloads
Automate the allocation of specific VM instance types to ensure optimal performance for applications with consistent demands. This avoids overprovisioning and ensures resources are right-sized for the task.
database servers, application servers, virtual desktops, general compute tasks
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Achieve significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for your Azure compute resources.
Standard_D2as_v5 Instance Type
Utilize a versatile VM instance optimized for a balance of compute, memory, and local SSD storage.
US East 2 Region
Ensure your workloads are deployed in a specific geographic location for performance and data residency requirements.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantee that the compute capacity you need is available when you need it in Azure.
Subscription Billing
Manage your cloud costs through a predictable subscription model, simplifying financial oversight.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable and predictable performance for trading platforms, core banking systems, and risk analysis applications, making reserved instances ideal for cost control.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run essential operational systems, supply chain management software, and IoT data processing that benefit from guaranteed capacity and predictable costs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable infrastructure for patient management systems, electronic health records, and research applications where uptime and consistent performance are critical.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses utilize cloud resources for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing applications that require consistent availability and cost efficiency.
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, typically 1 or 3 years. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does a Reserved VM Instance save money?
By committing to a longer term and pre-paying for compute capacity, you secure a lower hourly rate for your Azure VMs. This is most effective for workloads that run consistently and predictably.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
While the instance type and region are fixed for the commitment term, Azure offers flexibility options. You may be able to exchange or modify reservations under certain conditions, but it is best to plan your needs carefully upfront.
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.