Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard D2ls v5, 1 Year Term
Secure predictable pricing and dedicated resources for your critical workloads with a 1-year Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard D2ls v5.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go for consistent workloads.
- Resource Commitment: Guarantee availability of specific VM instance types in a chosen region.
- Performance Predictability: Ensure consistent performance for your essential business applications.
- Simplified Management: Streamline budgeting and resource planning with a fixed 1-year term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a specific VM type, Standard_D2ls_v5, in the FR Central region for a 1-year term. By reserving capacity, you gain significant cost savings compared to on-demand pricing, ensuring your essential applications have the dedicated resources they need without unexpected spikes.
Ideal for SMBs and mid-market companies running stable, predictable workloads, this reservation is perfect for IT managers and business owners seeking to optimize cloud spend and ensure consistent performance for core business functions. It integrates directly into your existing Microsoft Azure environment, providing a foundational element for your IT infrastructure.
- Instance Type: Standard_D2ls_v5
- Region: FR Central
- Term: 1 Year
- Billing: Subscription
- Cost Optimization: Pre-paid commitment for reduced hourly rates.
Optimize your cloud expenditure and ensure consistent performance for your vital business applications with this 1-year reserved VM instance.
What This Enables
Predictable Cloud Cost Management
Enable teams to budget cloud infrastructure expenses with certainty. This reservation locks in pricing for a 1-year term, preventing unexpected cost increases for consistent workloads.
stable workloads, budget predictability, resource planning, cloud cost optimization
Guaranteed Resource Availability
Ensure critical business applications have dedicated compute capacity when needed. This reservation guarantees the availability of the Standard_D2ls_v5 instance type in the FR Central region.
mission-critical applications, consistent performance needs, regional deployment, infrastructure stability
Optimize for Steady State Workloads
Streamline operations by dedicating resources to applications with predictable usage patterns. This instance is ideal for services like web servers, development/test environments, or backend processing.
web hosting, development environments, backend services, steady resource demand
Key Features
Standard_D2ls_v5 Instance Type
Provides a balance of compute and memory resources suitable for a wide range of business applications.
FR Central Region
Ensures your resources are located in a specific geographic area for compliance or performance reasons.
1-Year Term Commitment
Offers significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
Subscription Billing
Facilitates easier financial tracking and management of cloud expenses with a fixed commitment.
Microsoft Azure Integration
Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment for straightforward deployment and management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, secure, and cost-effective IT infrastructure to manage sensitive data and critical trading or operational applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on consistent IT performance for operational systems, supply chain management, and data analytics, benefiting from predictable cloud costs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and cost-efficient cloud resources for patient management systems, data storage, and operational efficiency.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies utilize cloud resources for document management, client portals, and practice management software, requiring predictable IT expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use specific virtual machine types in a chosen region for a set term, typically one or three years. This commitment allows you to secure significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Who benefits most from Reserved VM Instances?
Businesses with stable, predictable workloads that do not experience significant fluctuations in resource needs benefit most. This includes applications like web servers, databases, development environments, and backend services.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
While the commitment is for a specific instance type and region, Azure offers flexibility options. You may be able to exchange or modify reservations under certain conditions, but it is best to consult Azure's reservation management 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.