Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_D2s_v5, US West 2, 1 Year
Commit to a Microsoft Azure Standard_D2s_v5 virtual machine in US West 2 for one year and secure significant cost savings on your compute resources.
- Cost Savings: Lock in discounted pricing for your Azure compute resources over a 1-year term.
- Predictable Spending: Gain financial predictability with fixed reservation costs, avoiding unexpected spikes.
- Resource Assurance: Guarantee availability of your specified VM instance type in the chosen region.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure your critical applications and workloads remain online and performant.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard_D2s_v5 virtual machine instance located in the US West 2 region. By committing to this reservation, businesses can achieve substantial cost reductions compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for their Azure compute resources.
This reservation is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who manage cloud infrastructure. It fits into environments running consistent, mission-critical workloads on Azure, ensuring both cost efficiency and resource availability for their organization's own operations.
- Discounted Pricing: Benefit from lower rates on Azure compute capacity.
- Capacity Reservation: Ensure your chosen VM instance type is available when needed.
- 1-Year Commitment: A fixed term provides budget certainty for your cloud spend.
- Regional Focus: Optimized for deployments within the US West 2 Azure region.
- Simplified Management: Reduces the complexity of managing fluctuating compute costs.
Secure your Azure compute capacity and budget with this 1-year reserved instance, offering cost predictability for your business's essential cloud workloads.
What This Enables
Consistent Workload Cost Optimization
Enable teams to significantly reduce their Azure compute expenses by committing to a 1-year reservation for specific VM instances. This ensures predictable budgeting for essential cloud-based applications and services.
steady state operations, predictable resource needs, cloud infrastructure management, cost control initiatives
Guaranteed Resource Availability
Streamline operations by ensuring that the required Standard_D2s_v5 VM capacity is available in the US West 2 region when needed. This prevents performance degradation or service interruptions due to resource contention.
mission critical applications, high availability requirements, cloud deployment planning, business continuity
Financial Planning for Cloud Spend
Automate financial predictability for cloud infrastructure by locking in pricing for a 1-year term. This allows businesses to forecast their operational expenses with greater accuracy.
budget management, financial forecasting, operational expense control, long term IT strategy
Key Features
1-Year Reservation Term
Provides a fixed duration for cost savings and budget predictability, simplifying financial planning for cloud resources.
Standard_D2s_v5 Instance Type
Offers a balance of compute, memory, and storage for a wide range of business applications and workloads.
US West 2 Region
Ensures your compute resources are located in a specific geographic area, optimizing latency and meeting data residency requirements.
Discounted Pricing
Achieve significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates, directly impacting your IT operational budget.
Capacity Assurance
Guarantees that the specified VM instance type will be available, preventing potential disruptions to your business operations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require predictable costs and guaranteed performance for critical trading, analytics, and customer service applications that often run on consistent Azure infrastructure.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations rely on stable and cost-effective Azure environments for patient record systems, research data processing, and telehealth platforms, demanding both performance and budget certainty.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use Azure for operational technology, supply chain management, and IoT data processing, benefiting from reserved instances to control costs for continuous workloads.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies utilize Azure for document management, case management, and client portals, where consistent availability and predictable IT expenses are paramount.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a commitment to use specific Azure compute capacity in a particular 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 my business money?
By committing to a 1-year term, you lock in a lower price for your Azure compute resources. This is ideal for workloads that run consistently, as it reduces your overall cloud spending over the reservation period.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing a reservation?
Generally, reserved instances are tied to the specific VM size and region purchased. Modifications may be possible through reservation exchanges or modifications, depending on Azure's policies at the time.
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.