Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_D4s_v3, 3-Year Term
Commit to a 3-year Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for Standard_D4s_v3 to achieve significant cost savings on your Azure compute.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for predictable Azure spending.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve compute resources in a specific Azure region for consistent availability.
- Predictable Billing: Benefit from a fixed cost over the 3-year term, simplifying budget management.
- Optimized Performance: Ensure your critical Azure workloads have dedicated resources available when needed.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use Azure compute resources, specifically the Standard_D4s_v3 instance type, for a 3-year term. By making this reservation, organizations gain substantial cost reductions compared to on-demand pricing, ensuring a predictable expenditure for essential cloud infrastructure.
Ideal for businesses with stable and predictable Azure compute needs, this reservation is utilized by IT managers and system administrators to host critical applications, databases, or development environments. It ensures that the necessary virtual machine capacity is always available in the Azure India Central region, supporting consistent operational performance.
- Significant Cost Reduction: Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
- Guaranteed Compute Capacity: Reserve specific VM instances for consistent availability.
- Flexible Deployment: Suitable for steady-state workloads requiring predictable performance.
- Simplified Budgeting: Fixed pricing over the 3-year term aids financial planning.
- Azure Region Specific: Capacity is reserved within the Azure India Central region.
Optimize your Azure spend and ensure resource availability with this long-term compute reservation.
What This Enables
Enable consistent Azure workload performance
Enable teams to ensure critical applications and services have dedicated compute resources available at all times. Streamline operations by eliminating the variability and potential downtime associated with on-demand instance scaling.
cloud-hosted applications, steady-state workloads, predictable compute needs, Azure deployments
Achieve predictable cloud infrastructure costs
Streamline financial planning by locking in compute costs for three years, avoiding the fluctuations of pay-as-you-go pricing. Automate budget adherence by having a fixed monthly or annual expense for essential virtual machines.
budget-conscious organizations, long-term IT strategy, financial forecasting, cloud cost management
Guarantee compute capacity for essential services
Enable IT professionals to reserve specific virtual machine instances, ensuring they are always provisioned and ready. Protect against resource contention during peak demand periods for critical business functions.
mission-critical systems, high-availability requirements, dedicated resource allocation, Azure infrastructure
Key Features
3-Year Term Commitment
Achieve significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates over the duration of the commitment.
Standard_D4s_v3 Instance Type
Ensure access to a specific, capable virtual machine configuration suitable for a wide range of business applications.
Guaranteed Compute Capacity
Eliminate the risk of resource unavailability and ensure consistent performance for your critical workloads.
Predictable Billing
Simplify financial planning and budgeting with fixed costs for your Azure compute resources.
Azure India Central Region
Reserve capacity within a specific geographic location to meet data residency or latency requirements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require stable, high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer data management, benefiting from predictable costs and guaranteed capacity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use Azure for operational technology, supply chain management, and IoT data processing, needing reliable compute resources for continuous operations and cost control.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations manage sensitive patient data and critical applications, requiring secure, available, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure for electronic health records and analytics.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle large volumes of client data and require consistent access to applications for case management and client collaboration, benefiting from predictable IT expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use Azure compute resources for a 1 or 3-year term, offering significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees that the specified VM capacity will be available for your use.
How much can I save with a Reserved VM Instance?
Savings can be substantial, often reaching up to 72% compared to pay-as-you-go rates, depending on the instance type, region, and commitment term. This reservation provides predictable cost reductions for your Azure spend.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
While the reservation is tied to a specific instance type and region, Azure offers flexibility. 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.