Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard D4s v3 3-Year Subscription
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for Standard D4s v3 in US East 2 for 3 years, securing predictable costs and consistent performance for your critical workloads.
- Cost Savings: Lock in discounted pricing for your Azure compute capacity over a 3-year term.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee availability of specific VM instance types for your essential applications.
- Predictable Budgeting: Eliminate unexpected spikes in compute costs with a fixed subscription price.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure your business-critical applications remain online and performant.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to a specific VM instance type, Standard_D4s_v3, in the US East 2 Azure region for a 3-year term. By reserving capacity in advance, you gain significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing while ensuring the availability of the compute resources your applications require.
Designed for businesses that need consistent and predictable performance for their workloads, this reservation is ideal for IT managers and business owners seeking to optimize cloud spend without compromising operational stability. It ensures your essential applications have the necessary compute power available when needed, supporting ongoing business functions.
- Instance Type: Standard_D4s_v3, offering a balance of compute, memory, and storage.
- Region: US East 2, providing a strategic location for many business operations.
- Term: 3 Years, offering substantial discounts for long-term commitment.
- Billing: Subscription-based, providing predictable monthly or annual costs.
- Compliance: Supports regulatory requirements by ensuring consistent resource availability.
Optimize your Azure cloud spend and ensure consistent performance with this 3-year Reserved VM Instance commitment.
What This Enables
Guarantee Compute Capacity and Performance
Enable teams to run essential business applications with guaranteed availability and consistent performance. This reservation ensures that the necessary compute resources are always ready, preventing disruptions during critical operational periods.
Cloud-hosted applications, business-critical services, production environments
Optimize Cloud Spending Predictably
Streamline cloud budget management by locking in discounted pricing for compute resources over a 3-year term. This predictable cost structure helps avoid unexpected expenses and allows for more accurate financial planning.
Long-term cloud deployments, cost-sensitive operations, financial forecasting
Maintain Compliance and Availability
Automate adherence to uptime requirements and regulatory standards by ensuring consistent access to specified VM instances. This provides a reliable foundation for operations that must meet strict availability SLAs.
Regulated industries, high-availability systems, mission-critical infrastructure
Key Features
3-Year Reservation Term
Commit to a longer term to achieve substantial discounts on Azure compute costs compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Standard_D4s_v3 Instance Type
Access a versatile VM instance optimized for general-purpose workloads, offering a balance of CPU, memory, and storage.
US East 2 Region
Deploy your resources in a geographically strategic location to optimize latency and availability for your end-users.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from predictable costs with a fixed subscription price, simplifying financial planning and budget management.
Capacity Reservation
Ensure that the compute capacity you need is available when you need it, reducing the risk of resource contention.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services require high availability and predictable performance for trading platforms, core banking systems, and risk management applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturing operations rely on stable IT infrastructure for production management, supply chain logistics, and data analytics.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need consistent access to patient data systems, diagnostic tools, and operational applications to ensure patient care.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses depend on reliable systems for point-of-sale, inventory management, and customer relationship management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific Azure VM instance type in a particular region for a set term (1 or 3 years). In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term, you secure a lower per-hour rate for the Standard_D4s_v3 instance in US East 2. This predictable pricing helps reduce overall cloud expenditure for consistent workloads.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
Reserved Instances are generally tied to the specific instance type and region purchased. Modifications or exchanges may be possible under certain Azure Hybrid Benefit or Savings Plan conditions, but direct changes to the reservation itself are limited.
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.