Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard D2as v5, 1 Year Term
Secure predictable cloud costs for your critical workloads with a 1-year Reserved VM Instance for Microsoft Azure Standard_D2as_v5 in US East.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go for consistent workloads.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your Standard_D2as_v5 virtual machines.
- Budget Predictability: Simplify financial planning with fixed monthly or annual costs.
- Azure Optimization: Ideal for steady-state workloads in the US East region.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year commitment for a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance, specifically the Standard_D2as_v5 series, located in the US East region. By reserving capacity, you gain significant cost savings compared to on-demand pricing for predictable, steady-state workloads.
This solution is designed for businesses that require consistent computing power for their core applications and services. It ensures that your virtual machines are always available and performant, without the unpredictable costs associated with fluctuating usage patterns.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees the availability of Standard_D2as_v5 VM instances in the US East region.
- Cost Optimization: Offers substantial discounts over pay-as-you-go pricing for long-term commitments.
- Flexible Billing: Choose between upfront payment for maximum savings or monthly payments for better cash flow.
- Performance Consistency: Ensures your applications run reliably without performance degradation.
- Simplified Management: Integrates directly into your Azure environment for easy management.
Optimize your Azure spending and ensure consistent performance for your essential business applications with this 1-year reservation.
What This Enables
Cost Savings for Steady Workloads
Enable teams to significantly reduce Azure spending by committing to a 1-year reservation for consistent compute needs. This provides a predictable monthly cost, making budgeting more accurate and efficient.
production workloads, development environments, testing servers, business intelligence platforms
Guaranteed Resource Availability
Streamline operations by ensuring that your critical Standard_D2as_v5 virtual machines are always available when needed. This prevents downtime and maintains application performance for your users.
mission-critical applications, customer-facing services, internal business systems, data processing tasks
Budget Predictability and Control
Automate financial planning with fixed, predictable costs for your Azure compute resources over the 1-year term. This eliminates unexpected spikes in cloud expenditure.
financial reporting systems, compliance-driven environments, long-term project deployments, operational dashboards
Key Features
1-Year Commitment
Lock in discounted pricing for a full year, providing significant cost savings over pay-as-you-go rates.
Standard_D2as_v5 Instance Type
Utilize a versatile VM series optimized for general-purpose workloads with a balance of compute, memory, and storage.
US East Region
Deploy your resources in a major Azure region for low latency and high availability for your North American user base.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantee that the compute capacity you need is available when you need it, preventing provisioning delays.
Azure Integration
Seamlessly manage your reserved instance alongside your other Azure resources through the Azure portal.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, predictable performance for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer service applications, making reserved instances ideal for cost control.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run consistent workloads for ERP systems, supply chain management, and IoT data processing, benefiting from guaranteed capacity and predictable costs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable access to patient management systems, diagnostic tools, and research platforms, where consistent performance and cost predictability are crucial.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses rely on stable systems for point-of-sale, inventory management, and customer loyalty programs, where consistent uptime and controlled costs are essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific type of virtual machine for a 1-year or 3-year term in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees capacity for your chosen VM series in a specific region.
Who should purchase this reservation?
This reservation is ideal for businesses running steady-state workloads on Azure that require predictable performance and cost. If your Standard_D2as_v5 VMs are consistently utilized, reserving capacity will lower your overall cloud spend.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
Azure Reserved Instances can be exchanged or cancelled with certain limitations and potential fees. It is best to carefully select the VM size and region that best matches your long-term needs 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.