Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_D2d_v5, 1 Year Term
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_D2d_v5, in US East for one year to secure predictable pricing and optimize your cloud spend.
- Predictable Pricing: Lock in lower rates for your Standard_D2d_v5 VM for a full year.
- Optimized Cloud Spend: Reduce overall Azure costs by committing to reserved capacity.
- Dedicated Capacity: Ensure your critical workloads have the resources they need.
- US East Region: Deploy your instance in a key Microsoft Azure data center location.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a Standard_D2d_v5 virtual machine in the US East region for a duration of one year. By reserving capacity in advance, businesses can achieve significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
Ideal for SMBs and mid-market organizations running essential business applications, development/test environments, or backend services, this reservation ensures consistent performance and availability. It integrates directly into your existing Microsoft Azure environment, providing a cost-effective solution for predictable compute needs.
- Cost Savings: Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantees availability of the specified VM size in the chosen region.
- Flexible Terms: Choose from 1-year or 3-year commitment options.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly works within your existing Microsoft Azure subscription.
- Predictable Budgeting: Simplifies financial planning with fixed monthly or upfront costs.
Ensure your critical applications run efficiently and cost-effectively with a reserved Azure VM instance.
What This Enables
Optimize predictable compute costs
Enable teams to reduce Azure spending for consistent workloads by committing to a specific VM size and region for a 1-year term. This provides a predictable cost structure for essential services.
production workloads, development environments, backend services, steady-state compute needs
Ensure consistent workload performance
Streamline operations by guaranteeing the availability of Standard_D2d_v5 compute capacity in the US East region. This prevents performance degradation due to resource contention.
mission-critical applications, database servers, line-of-business applications, consistent demand services
Simplify cloud financial management
Automate cost savings by locking in a favorable rate for your Azure VM for one year. This simplifies budgeting and forecasting for your cloud infrastructure expenses.
budget-constrained environments, IT cost optimization initiatives, financial planning for cloud services
Key Features
1-Year Commitment Term
Achieve significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for your Standard_D2d_v5 VM.
Standard_D2d_v5 Instance Type
Utilize a general-purpose VM optimized for workloads requiring a balance of compute, memory, and I/O.
US East Region
Deploy your instance in a major Microsoft Azure data center for reliable access and performance.
Azure Billing Integration
The reservation discount is automatically applied to eligible running instances within your Azure subscription.
Capacity Reservation
Ensures that the specified compute capacity is available when you need it, reducing the risk of deployment failures.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require stable and predictable compute resources for trading platforms, risk analysis, and core banking operations, making reserved instances a cost-effective choice.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use Azure for operational technology management, supply chain logistics, and data analytics, benefiting from predictable costs for continuous workloads.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable infrastructure for patient data management, research, and administrative tasks, where cost predictability is crucial.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on consistent IT infrastructure for case management, document processing, and client communication, benefiting from optimized cloud spend.
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 (1 or 3 years). In return, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this save my business money?
By committing to a 1-year term, you lock in a lower price for your Standard_D2d_v5 VM. This is ideal for workloads that run continuously or predictably, as it reduces your overall Azure expenditure.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
Reserved Instances can be exchanged for other instances within the same family or region, or you can cancel them with certain limitations and potential fees. Consult Azure documentation for details.
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.