Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_D2as_v6 1 Year Subscription
Secure predictable cloud costs for your essential workloads with a 1-year Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_D2as_v6 subscription.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent workloads.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your critical applications in the US West 2 region.
- Simplified Management: Easily manage your reserved capacity through your Azure subscription.
- Predictable Budgeting: Stabilize your monthly cloud expenditure with a fixed 1-year commitment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, specifically the Standard_D2as_v6 model, provides a 1-year commitment for compute capacity in the US West 2 Azure region. By reserving instances, businesses can significantly reduce their cloud spending on predictable, steady-state workloads compared to on-demand pricing.
Ideal for SMBs and mid-market companies running essential business applications, this reservation ensures consistent performance and availability. It is designed for organizations that have a clear understanding of their compute needs and want to optimize their cloud budget without sacrificing reliability.
- Instance Type: Standard_D2as_v6 offers a balance of compute and memory optimized for general-purpose workloads.
- Region Specific: Capacity is reserved within the US West 2 Azure data center region.
- Commitment Term: A 1-year term provides cost savings over pay-as-you-go pricing.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based billing ensures predictable monthly cloud expenses.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment and management tools.
Optimize your Azure spend and ensure consistent performance for your critical applications with this 1-year reserved VM instance.
What This Enables
Cost reduction for steady workloads
Enable teams to significantly lower their monthly Azure spend by committing to a 1-year reservation for predictable compute needs. This provides substantial savings compared to on-demand pricing for consistent application usage.
General purpose compute, Web servers, Application servers
Guaranteed capacity and performance
Ensure critical business applications have consistent access to compute resources without performance degradation. This reservation guarantees capacity in the US West 2 region, preventing unexpected slowdowns.
Business critical applications, Databases, Backend services
Predictable cloud budgeting
Streamline financial planning by locking in compute costs for a 1-year term. This eliminates budget uncertainty associated with fluctuating on-demand cloud pricing.
Financial reporting systems, Operational dashboards, Core business platforms
Key Features
Standard_D2as_v6 Instance Type
Utilize a balanced compute and memory configuration suitable for a wide range of general-purpose workloads.
1-Year Commitment Term
Achieve significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates by committing to a fixed duration.
US West 2 Region
Ensure your applications are hosted in a specific, reliable Azure data center location.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from predictable monthly billing, making cloud cost management easier.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly manage your reserved instances alongside your other Azure resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require stable and predictable costs for their core trading, analytics, and operational platforms, making reservations ideal for consistent workloads.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run essential operational software, ERP systems, and data processing tools that require consistent compute resources, benefiting from cost predictability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations utilize critical patient management systems and data analytics that demand reliable performance and predictable operational costs.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers rely on core business applications for case management and client services, which benefit from stable cloud infrastructure costs.
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. This commitment allows Microsoft to offer you a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Who benefits most from Reserved VM Instances?
Organizations with steady-state or predictable compute usage benefit most. If you know you will consistently need certain VM resources, reserving them can lead to substantial cost savings.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing a reservation?
Azure Reserved Instances offer flexibility. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, though terms and conditions apply. It is best to confirm the latest Azure policies for reservations.
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.