Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard D2s v6 3 Year Commitment
Commit to a Microsoft Azure Standard D2s v6 VM instance in US North Central for three years and achieve predictable cost savings.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for your compute resources.
- Predictable Spending: Budget effectively with fixed costs for your virtual machines over a 3-year term.
- Resource Assurance: Guarantee availability of specific VM instance types in your chosen region.
- Performance: Utilize the Standard_D2s_v6 series for general-purpose workloads requiring a balance of compute and memory.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Reserved Virtual Machine Instance for the Microsoft Azure Standard_D2s_v6 series, located in the US North Central region, secured with a 3-year commitment. By reserving capacity in advance, businesses can significantly reduce their Azure compute costs compared to on-demand pricing.
Ideal for SMBs and mid-market organizations running consistent, mission-critical workloads, this reservation ensures that the specified VM instance type is available when needed. It integrates directly into your existing Azure environment, providing a cost-effective foundation for applications, development, and testing.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees the availability of your chosen VM instance type.
- Cost Optimization: Offers substantial discounts over pay-as-you-go pricing for a 3-year term.
- Predictable Billing: Provides fixed monthly or annual charges for easier financial planning.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly fits into your existing Microsoft Azure subscription and infrastructure.
- Performance Tier: The Standard_D2s_v6 series is designed for general-purpose computing needs.
Secure your Azure compute resources and optimize your cloud spend with this long-term reservation.
What This Enables
Reduce Azure compute costs with commitment
Enable teams to lower their monthly cloud expenditure by committing to a specific VM instance type for a set duration. This provides a predictable cost structure for essential services.
consistent workloads, predictable spending, cloud cost optimization, long-term planning
Guarantee VM instance availability
Ensure critical applications and services have guaranteed access to the Standard_D2s_v6 instance type in the US North Central region. This mitigates the risk of resource contention during peak demand.
mission-critical applications, production environments, high-availability needs, resource assurance
Streamline cloud budget management
Automate cost predictability by locking in pricing for your Azure compute resources over three years. This simplifies financial forecasting and reduces budget variance.
financial planning, operational budgeting, IT cost control, resource allocation
Key Features
3-Year Commitment
Achieve significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for your Azure compute resources.
Standard_D2s_v6 Instance Type
Utilize a versatile VM series suitable for a wide range of general-purpose workloads.
US North Central Region
Deploy your resources in a specific geographic location for latency or compliance requirements.
Reserved Capacity
Guarantee the availability of your chosen VM instance type, ensuring your applications can run when needed.
Predictable Pricing
Benefit from fixed costs, simplifying budgeting and financial planning for your cloud infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require stable, predictable costs for their trading platforms, analytics, and core banking systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for operational technology, supply chain management, and IoT data processing where consistent performance is key.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable compute for patient record systems, research, and administrative tasks, demanding cost efficiency and availability.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers rely on secure and cost-effective IT for case management, document storage, and client communication.
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 duration, typically 1 or 3 years, in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term, you lock in a lower price per hour for the Standard_D2s_v6 instance, reducing your overall Azure compute costs over the reservation period.
Can I change my VM instance type later?
Azure Reserved Instances offer flexibility. While the commitment is for a specific instance type, you can exchange, return, or modify reservations under certain conditions, 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.