Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_D2s_v5, 1 Year Commitment
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_D2s_v5, in US West for one year to achieve predictable cloud spending and guaranteed capacity.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go for consistent workloads.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve compute resources in a specific Azure region for your critical applications.
- Performance Assurance: Ensure your chosen VM size is available when you need it.
- Simplified Budgeting: Predictable monthly or annual costs aid financial planning.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Microsoft Reserved Virtual Machine (VM) Instance for the Standard_D2s_v5 size, located in the US West region, with a commitment term of one year. By reserving this instance, you secure discounted pricing and guaranteed availability of compute resources, significantly reducing operational expenses for stable, long-term workloads.
Businesses utilizing Azure for their core operations can benefit from this reservation. It is ideal for IT managers and business owners who need to ensure consistent performance for essential applications, such as line-of-business software, databases, or development environments, without the unpredictability of pay-as-you-go pricing.
- Instance Type: Standard_D2s_v5 provides a balance of compute, memory, and storage.
- Region Specific: US West location ensures data residency and low latency for regional users.
- Commitment Term: A 1-year reservation locks in pricing and resource availability.
- Cost Optimization: Significant savings compared to on-demand VM pricing.
- Predictable Performance: Ensures your VM is available when needed.
Optimize your Azure cloud spend and ensure resource availability with this 1-year reserved VM instance commitment.
What This Enables
Optimize Cloud Spend for Stable Workloads
Enable teams to reduce Azure operational expenses by committing to a specific VM size and region for a set term. Streamline budgeting with predictable monthly or annual costs, avoiding the variability of pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent application demands.
On-premises to cloud migration, Hybrid cloud deployments, Cloud-native applications, Business continuity planning
Guarantee Compute Resource Availability
Ensure critical business applications have dedicated compute resources available when needed, preventing performance bottlenecks or service interruptions. Automate capacity planning by reserving instances for essential services like databases or line-of-business software.
Mission-critical application hosting, Development and testing environments, Production workloads, Disaster recovery sites
Simplify Financial Planning for IT
Provide finance departments with accurate forecasts for cloud infrastructure costs over the next year. Streamline procurement by locking in pricing for essential compute resources, reducing the need for frequent budget adjustments.
Budget-constrained SMBs, Mid-market companies scaling cloud usage, Organizations with strict financial controls
Key Features
Standard_D2s_v5 VM Size
Provides a balanced configuration of vCPUs, memory, and temporary storage suitable for a wide range of business applications.
US West Region
Ensures data locality and low latency for users and services operating within the western United States.
1-Year Commitment Term
Locks in discounted pricing and guarantees resource availability for a predictable 12-month period.
Reserved Instance Pricing
Offers significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent workloads.
Azure Integration
Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure environment for straightforward deployment and management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, secure, and cost-effective compute for trading platforms, customer portals, and back-office operations, making reserved instances ideal for predictable workloads.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run essential operational software, ERP systems, and data processing applications that benefit from guaranteed availability and predictable costs offered by reserved instances.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable infrastructure for patient management systems, data analytics, and administrative tasks, where consistent performance and cost control are paramount.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers rely on core business applications for case management, document processing, and client communication, benefiting from the cost predictability of reserved instances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific virtual machine size in a particular Azure region for a one or three-year term. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this save my business money?
By committing to a Reserved Instance, you pay a lower rate for the compute capacity. This is ideal for workloads that run continuously or for predictable durations, as it eliminates the higher cost associated with on-demand instances.
Can I change the VM size or region later?
While the commitment is to a specific VM size and region, Azure offers flexibility. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, or use the Azure Hybrid Benefit to apply existing licenses for further savings.
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.