Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard D2ls v5 1 Year Subscription
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_D2ls_v5, for 1 year in US East 2, ensuring predictable costs for your critical workloads.
- Predictable Pricing: Lock in lower rates for your Standard_D2ls_v5 VM for a full year.
- Optimized Performance: Ensure consistent resource availability for your applications.
- US East 2 Region: Deploy your instance in a key Microsoft Azure data center location.
- Subscription Billing: Manage your cloud spend with a clear, annual subscription commitment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard_D2ls_v5 Virtual Machine instance located in the US East 2 region. By committing to this reservation, you secure a specific instance type at a significantly reduced rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring cost predictability for your essential cloud resources.
Ideal for SMBs and mid-market organizations running consistent workloads, this reserved instance is designed for businesses that require stable performance for applications like web servers, development/test environments, or small databases. It integrates directly into your existing Azure environment, providing a cost-effective solution without requiring complex setup.
- Instance Type: Standard_D2ls_v5, optimized for general-purpose compute.
- Commitment Term: 1-year reservation for consistent cost savings.
- Region Specific: Deployed in US East 2 for optimal performance and compliance.
- Cost Optimization: Reduces overall Azure spending for predictable workloads.
- Subscription Model: Annual billing for straightforward financial planning.
Secure your Azure compute resources with a 1-year reservation and achieve significant cost savings for your business operations.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent Application Performance
Enable teams to maintain stable and reliable performance for critical applications like web servers or business databases. This reservation guarantees resource availability, preventing performance degradation during peak usage periods.
production workloads, web hosting, database hosting, consistent compute needs
Streamline Cloud Cost Management
Automate significant cost savings by committing to a 1-year term for your Standard_D2ls_v5 VM. This predictable expense simplifies budgeting and financial forecasting for your cloud infrastructure.
budget-conscious operations, financial planning, predictable IT spend, cloud cost optimization
Support Development and Testing Environments
Provide development and testing teams with dedicated, cost-effective compute resources. This enables continuous integration and deployment pipelines without unexpected cost spikes.
dev test environments, CI/CD pipelines, software development lifecycle, agile workflows
Key Features
Standard_D2ls_v5 Instance Type
Provides a balanced mix of compute and memory for general-purpose workloads.
1-Year Commitment Term
Secures a discounted rate, offering significant cost savings over pay-as-you-go pricing.
US East 2 Region Deployment
Ensures low latency and high availability for users in the eastern United States.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable monthly or annual billing for easier financial management.
Microsoft Azure Integration
Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment and services.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require stable, secure, and cost-effective compute for trading platforms, customer portals, and back-office operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use cloud resources for operational technology applications, supply chain management, and data analytics that demand consistent performance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable compute for patient management systems, research data processing, and telehealth services, often with strict compliance needs.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses benefit from predictable costs for e-commerce platforms, inventory management, and customer-facing applications.
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 set term, typically 1 or 3 years, in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It helps optimize cloud costs for predictable workloads.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 1-year term, you pay a lower rate for the Standard_D2ls_v5 instance than you would on an hourly basis. This is ideal for workloads that run continuously or have consistent resource needs.
Can I change the region or instance type later?
Reserved Instances are specific to the region and instance family chosen at the time of purchase. Modifications typically require canceling and repurchasing, subject to Azure's policies.
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.