Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_D4ds_v4
Commit to a 3-year Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance for Standard_D4ds_v4 in US West 3 to lock in significant cost savings and guarantee capacity for your critical workloads.
- Cost Savings: Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for your Standard_D4ds_v4 instances.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee availability of compute capacity in the specified Azure region for your chosen VM type.
- Predictable Billing: Benefit from a fixed, predictable cost over the 3-year term, simplifying budget management.
- Flexibility: Reservations can be exchanged or cancelled (subject to terms) if your needs change.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a commitment to a specific Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine (VM) instance type, Standard_D4ds_v4, in the US West 3 region for a duration of 3 years. By reserving this instance, you secure a discounted rate and guarantee the availability of compute resources, ensuring your applications run without interruption.
This reservation is ideal for businesses with stable, predictable Azure compute needs. IT Managers and IT Professionals can utilize this to optimize cloud spending, ensure performance for essential business applications, and maintain compliance with operational requirements without the overhead of managing fluctuating costs.
- Discounted Pricing: Lock in lower prices for your Azure compute resources over a 3-year term.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Ensure that the compute capacity you need is available when you need it in your chosen region.
- Simplified Management: Reduce the complexity of managing cloud costs with predictable billing.
- Performance Consistency: Maintain consistent performance for your critical business applications.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment.
Optimize your Azure spend and ensure consistent performance with this 3-year reserved VM instance, perfect for SMB and mid-market organizations.
What This Enables
Optimize Cloud Spend with Predictable Pricing
Enable teams to significantly reduce their monthly Azure compute costs by committing to a specific VM instance type and region for a set term. This provides a clear, predictable expenditure, simplifying financial planning and forecasting for cloud resources.
stable workloads, long-term deployments, budget-conscious operations, predictable resource needs
Guarantee Compute Capacity for Critical Applications
Ensure that essential business applications have dedicated compute resources available when needed, preventing performance degradation or service interruptions. This is crucial for maintaining business continuity and meeting service level agreements.
mission-critical systems, high-availability requirements, consistent performance demands, core business functions
Streamline Cloud Financial Management
Simplify the process of managing cloud expenses by locking in rates for 3 years, eliminating the need for constant monitoring of fluctuating pay-as-you-go prices. This allows IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than reactive cost control.
IT budget oversight, financial reporting, operational efficiency, resource planning
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Lock in the lowest possible pricing for your Azure compute resources over an extended period, maximizing cost savings.
Standard_D4ds_v4 Instance Type
Access a powerful and versatile VM instance suitable for a wide range of business workloads, ensuring performance for your applications.
US West 3 Region
Ensure your compute resources are located in a specific Azure region, meeting data residency requirements and optimizing latency for your users.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantee that the compute capacity you need is available, preventing unexpected downtime or performance issues due to resource contention.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from a predictable billing cycle that aligns with your operational budget, making financial management straightforward.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require consistent performance and predictable costs for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer data management, making reserved instances ideal for stable workloads.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run long-term operational applications, supply chain management systems, and IoT data processing that benefit from guaranteed capacity and cost predictability.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle sensitive client data and require reliable uptime for case management, document processing, and client portals, benefiting from reserved capacity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need secure, reliable infrastructure for patient record systems, imaging analysis, and administrative tasks, where consistent performance and cost management are critical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine types 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 and a guarantee of compute capacity.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term, you secure a substantially lower hourly rate for the Standard_D4ds_v4 instance compared to the on-demand price. This discount is applied automatically to matching usage in the specified region.
Can I change my reservation if my needs change?
Yes, Azure Reserved VM Instances offer flexibility. You can exchange your reservation for another instance type or region, or cancel it, subject to Azure's terms and conditions, allowing you to adapt to evolving business requirements.
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.