Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard D2as v5 US Gov AZ 3 Years
Secure predictable performance and cost savings for your critical workloads with a 3-year Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance for Standard D2as v5 in US Gov AZ.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for 3 years.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your Standard D2as v5 VM in US Gov AZ.
- Budget Predictability: Stabilize IT infrastructure spending with fixed reservation costs.
- Government Compliance: Utilize Azure Government regions designed for U.S. public sector data.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a Standard D2as v5 virtual machine in the US Government Arizona region for a 3-year term. By reserving capacity in advance, organizations can significantly reduce their compute costs compared to pay-as-you-go pricing while ensuring resource availability for their essential applications.
Ideal for government agencies and contractors requiring Azure Government services, this reservation is suitable for workloads with steady-state resource needs. It ensures that your Standard D2as v5 instances are always available in the specified US Gov AZ region, supporting critical operations and compliance requirements without unexpected price fluctuations.
- 3-Year Commitment: Secures the lowest possible pricing for the Standard D2as v5 VM.
- US Gov AZ Region: Deployed in Azure Government regions, meeting specific U.S. public sector security and compliance needs.
- Standard D2as v5 Series: Access to a general-purpose VM optimized for a balance of compute, memory, and storage.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantees that the specified VM capacity is available when needed.
- Cost Management: Predictable billing simplifies budget forecasting for cloud infrastructure.
Ensure consistent performance and cost efficiency for your vital government workloads with this 3-year Azure Reserved VM Instance.
What This Enables
Reduce cloud compute costs for steady workloads
Enable teams to achieve substantial savings on Azure compute by committing to a 3-year term for Standard D2as v5 VMs. This reservation locks in lower pricing compared to on-demand rates, directly impacting the IT budget positively.
steady-state workloads, predictable resource needs, cloud cost optimization, Azure Government deployments
Guarantee resource availability for critical applications
Ensure that essential applications running on Standard D2as v5 VMs in the US Gov AZ region are always available. This reservation guarantees capacity, preventing performance degradation or downtime due to resource contention.
mission-critical systems, high-availability requirements, government operations, secure cloud environments
Simplify cloud budget management
Streamline financial planning by converting variable pay-as-you-go cloud expenses into predictable, fixed costs for 3 years. This makes it easier to forecast and manage the IT infrastructure budget effectively.
budget-conscious organizations, financial forecasting, long-term IT planning, cloud resource allocation
Key Features
3-Year Reservation Term
Achieve the maximum discount available for Azure compute by committing to a longer term.
Standard D2as v5 VM Series
Utilize a general-purpose virtual machine optimized for a balance of compute, memory, and storage for diverse workloads.
US Government Arizona Region
Deploy workloads in a secure Azure Government environment designed to meet the stringent compliance requirements of U.S. public sector entities.
Capacity Reservation
Ensure that the compute capacity you need is available when you need it, preventing potential service disruptions.
Billing Discount
Benefit from significantly lower per-hour rates compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for the reserved VM instances.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
Specifically designed for U.S. public sector entities, this reservation is hosted in Azure Government regions, meeting strict security and compliance mandates for government data.
Defense & Aerospace
Supports organizations within the defense sector that require secure, compliant cloud infrastructure for sensitive data and critical operations within U.S. government-approved environments.
Legal & Professional Services
Enables law firms and professional service providers handling confidential client data to leverage secure, cost-effective cloud resources within a compliant government cloud.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Facilitates healthcare organizations and research institutions that must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA by utilizing secure, government-certified cloud infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machines for a 1-year or 3-year term. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount on the compute cost compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term, you lock in a lower hourly rate for the Standard D2as v5 VM in the US Gov AZ region. This reduces your overall cloud compute expenditure compared to paying the standard on-demand price.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
Azure Reserved Instances offer flexibility. You can exchange your RI for another RI with different attributes, or cancel it, subject to certain terms and conditions. Modifications are typically managed through the Azure portal.
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.