Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard D2ds v5 1 Year
Secure a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard D2ds v5 in US East for one year, ensuring predictable performance and cost savings for your critical workloads.
- Predictable Pricing: Lock in lower rates for your Azure compute resources over a 1-year term.
- Optimized Performance: Utilize the Standard_D2ds_v5 VM series for demanding applications.
- Geographic Specificity: Instance is reserved within the US East Azure region.
- Cost Efficiency: Reduce overall cloud spend compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard_D2ds_v5 Virtual Machine instance located in the US East region. By committing to a reservation, you gain significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring a predictable expenditure for your compute resources.
Ideal for businesses with consistent Azure compute needs, this reserved instance is suitable for IT managers and business owners seeking to optimize their cloud budget without sacrificing performance. It integrates directly into your existing Azure environment, providing a stable foundation for your applications and services.
- Cost Savings: Achieve up to 70% savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
- Predictable Billing: Fixed costs for the 1-year term simplify budget management.
- Resource Guarantee: Ensures availability of the specified VM size in the chosen region.
- Performance Assurance: Access the compute power of the Standard_D2ds_v5 series.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly fits within your existing Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
Optimize your Azure spend and ensure resource availability with this 1-year reserved VM instance.
What This Enables
Cost savings for steady state workloads
Enable teams to significantly reduce their Azure cloud spend by committing to a 1-year reservation for compute resources. This ensures predictable monthly costs and avoids the higher rates associated with on-demand instances.
production workloads, development/test environments, business continuity solutions
Guaranteed resource availability
Ensure critical applications have access to the necessary compute power by reserving specific VM instances. This prevents potential downtime or performance degradation due to resource contention in the Azure cloud.
mission-critical applications, high-traffic websites, core business systems
Budget predictability for IT operations
Streamline IT budget planning with fixed costs for a 1-year term. This eliminates unexpected spikes in cloud spending and allows for more accurate financial forecasting.
managed services, ongoing projects, departmental IT budgets
Key Features
1-Year Reservation Term
Lock in discounted pricing for a full year, providing cost stability and predictability for your Azure compute resources.
Standard_D2ds_v5 VM Series
Access a powerful and versatile VM series suitable for a wide range of compute-intensive workloads.
US East Region Specific
Ensure your reserved instance is deployed in the US East Azure region, optimizing latency and compliance for your users.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from a straightforward subscription model for easy management and predictable invoicing.
Azure Cost Savings
Significantly reduce your overall Azure expenditure compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, predictable, and cost-effective compute resources for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer management systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics, benefiting from predictable costs for sustained operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and secure compute for patient record systems, research, and administrative tasks, where cost predictability is crucial.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses use cloud services for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer engagement platforms, requiring consistent performance and budget control.
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 1-year or 3-year term. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a reservation, you pay a lower rate for the compute capacity. This is ideal for workloads that run continuously or have predictable usage patterns, as it eliminates the premium charged for on-demand instances.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
While the reservation is tied to a specific VM size and region, Azure offers flexibility. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, though terms and conditions apply.
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.