Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_D4as_v5
Commit to a 3-year Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance for Standard_D4as_v5 in US West 3 to lock in significant cost savings on your critical workloads.
- Cost Savings: Secure discounted pricing on compute resources for predictable workloads over a 3-year term.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your Standard_D4as_v5 instances in the US West 3 region.
- Budget Predictability: Stabilize your cloud expenditure with fixed pricing for the duration of the commitment.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure your essential applications remain available with reserved capacity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard_D4as_v5 Virtual Machine instance located in the US West 3 region. By committing to this reservation, you gain access to significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring your compute resources are available when you need them.
This reservation is ideal for businesses with stable, predictable compute needs that run critical applications or services. IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies can utilize this to optimize their Azure spending, ensuring consistent performance and availability for their internal operations without the overhead of managing dedicated hardware.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees the availability of your chosen VM instance type in the specified region.
- Cost Optimization: Offers substantial savings over pay-as-you-go rates for predictable workloads.
- 3-Year Term: Provides long-term cost stability and planning for your cloud infrastructure.
- Specific Instance Type: Tailored for the Standard_D4as_v5, offering a balance of compute and memory.
- Regional Commitment: Locks in resources within the US West 3 Azure datacenter region.
Secure predictable performance and significant cost reductions for your essential Azure workloads with this 3-year reserved instance commitment.
What This Enables
Commit to predictable compute costs
Enable teams to secure discounted pricing for consistent Azure VM usage over a 3-year term. This provides significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates for stable workloads.
stable workloads, predictable usage, cost optimization, cloud infrastructure
Guarantee application availability
Streamline operations by ensuring dedicated compute capacity for critical business applications. This prevents performance degradation and downtime during peak demand periods.
mission-critical applications, business continuity, resource assurance, internal operations
Simplify cloud budget management
Automate financial planning by locking in compute costs for the next three years. This eliminates budget surprises and aids in long-term financial forecasting.
financial planning, budget predictability, long-term investment, IT expenditure
Key Features
3-Year Reservation Term
Locks in pricing for three years, providing significant cost savings and budget predictability for stable workloads.
Standard_D4as_v5 Instance Type
Provides a balanced mix of compute and memory resources suitable for a wide range of business applications.
US West 3 Region
Ensures your reserved capacity is located in a specific Azure datacenter for performance and compliance needs.
Capacity Guarantee
Guarantees that the specified VM instance type will be available when you need it, preventing resource contention.
Discounted Pricing
Offers a lower price per hour compared to pay-as-you-go rates, reducing overall cloud expenditure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require predictable costs and guaranteed performance for critical trading, analytics, and customer service applications, often subject to strict uptime requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and cost-effective infrastructure for patient record systems, medical imaging, and research, often adhering to strict data privacy and availability regulations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics, demanding consistent performance and cost control for their production environments.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on secure and available systems for case management, document storage, and client communication, where consistent access is paramount.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a commitment to use a specific VM instance type in a particular region for a set term (1 or 3 years) in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees capacity and helps stabilize cloud costs.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term, you pay a lower hourly rate for the compute capacity of the Standard_D4as_v5 VM in US West 3. This is ideal for workloads with predictable usage patterns.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
Reserved Instances are specific to the VM size and region purchased. While Azure offers some flexibility through the RI exchange, direct changes to the reservation itself are not typically supported without specific actions.
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.