Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard D4ds v5 3-Year Commitment
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard D4ds v5 for three years to ensure predictable costs and dedicated capacity for your critical workloads.
- Predictable Pricing: Lock in lower rates for three years, reducing operational expenses.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve compute resources in a specific Azure region for consistent performance.
- Optimized Performance: Utilize the Standard_D4ds_v5 VM series for demanding applications.
- Cost Savings: Achieve significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for long-term needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a commitment to a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance, specifically the Standard_D4ds_v5 series, for a duration of three years. By reserving this instance in the US East 2 region, businesses can secure dedicated compute capacity and benefit from significant cost savings compared to on-demand pricing.
The Standard_D4ds_v5 VM series is designed for compute-intensive workloads, offering a balance of compute, memory, and local SSD storage. This reservation is ideal for businesses with stable, long-term compute requirements that can benefit from predictable budgeting and guaranteed resource availability within their Azure environment.
- 3-Year Commitment: Secures a fixed price for the duration, enabling accurate financial planning.
- Standard_D4ds_v5 Series: Optimized for compute-intensive workloads requiring local SSD storage.
- US East 2 Region: Guarantees capacity within a specific Azure geographic location.
- Cost Optimization: Substantially reduces the cost per hour for sustained VM usage.
- Subscription Billing: Managed through a clear subscription model for ease of administration.
Ensure consistent performance and predictable cloud spending for your essential applications with this 3-year reserved instance.
What This Enables
Ensure predictable costs for sustained workloads
Commit to a fixed price for three years, enabling accurate budgeting and financial forecasting for your critical applications. This ensures your essential services remain cost-effective over the long term.
stable workloads, long-term deployments, predictable budgeting, cloud cost optimization
Guarantee compute capacity and performance
Reserve dedicated compute resources in the US East 2 region, ensuring consistent availability and performance for your demanding applications. This prevents performance degradation due to resource contention.
mission-critical applications, consistent performance needs, dedicated resources, Azure region commitment
Optimize cloud spend for compute-intensive tasks
Achieve significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing by committing to the Standard_D4ds_v5 VM series for three years. This is ideal for workloads that run continuously or for extended periods.
compute-intensive workloads, sustained operations, long-term cloud strategy, cost-efficiency
Key Features
3-Year Reservation Term
Lock in significant cost savings and predictable expenses for your Azure compute resources over an extended period.
Standard_D4ds_v5 VM Series
Utilize a VM series optimized for compute-intensive applications that also benefit from local SSD storage for enhanced performance.
US East 2 Region Specific
Guarantee resource availability in a specific geographic location, crucial for latency-sensitive applications and data residency requirements.
Subscription Billing
Manage your cloud costs through a clear and consistent subscription model, simplifying financial tracking and procurement.
Cost Savings vs. Pay-as-you-go
Achieve substantial reductions in your hourly compute costs by committing to a long-term reservation.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and core banking systems, benefiting from predictable costs and guaranteed capacity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run complex ERP systems, IoT data processing, and simulation software that demand consistent compute power and benefit from long-term cost predictability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and research facilities utilize demanding applications for patient records, imaging analysis, and scientific computing, where uptime and cost management are critical.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations rely on robust IT infrastructure for case management, document processing, and client data, needing reliable performance and controlled expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a pricing model where you commit to using specific Azure virtual machines for a one or three-year term in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees capacity in the chosen region and VM series.
Who should purchase a Reserved VM Instance?
Businesses with stable, predictable, and long-term compute needs are ideal candidates. This includes organizations running critical applications, databases, or development environments that require consistent performance and cost optimization.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
While the reservation is tied to a specific VM series and region, Azure offers flexibility options. You may be able to exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, but it is best to consult Azure's terms for specifics.
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.