Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard D4s v3 3-Year Subscription
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard D4s v3, for 3 years in US West 2 to achieve significant cost savings on your Azure compute resources.
- Cost Savings: Lock in discounted pricing for your Standard D4s v3 VM instances over a 3-year term.
- Predictable Spending: Ensure consistent monthly or upfront billing for your Azure compute capacity.
- Resource Commitment: Reserve specific VM instance types in a chosen Azure region for guaranteed availability.
- Azure Optimization: Reduce overall Azure spend by aligning capacity with long-term workload needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard D4s v3, provides a 3-year commitment for compute capacity in the US West 2 Azure region. By reserving this instance, you gain access to significant cost reductions compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring predictable expenses for your critical workloads.
Ideal for businesses with stable, long-term compute requirements, this reservation applies to the Standard_D4s_v3 VM series. It is designed for organizations that utilize Azure for their core operations, such as running business applications, development and testing environments, or data processing workloads, and seek to optimize their cloud expenditure.
- Instance Type: Standard_D4s_v3
- Region: US West 2
- Term: 3 Years
- Billing: Subscription-based (can be paid monthly or upfront)
- Discount: Significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates
Optimize your Azure cloud spend and ensure consistent performance for your essential business applications with this 3-year reservation.
What This Enables
Optimize Cloud Compute Costs
Enable teams to reduce monthly Azure spending by locking in discounted rates for Standard D4s v3 VMs. Streamline budgeting with predictable subscription billing for essential compute capacity.
stable workloads, long-term deployments, cost-sensitive operations, predictable resource needs
Ensure Resource Availability
Guarantee access to Standard D4s v3 compute capacity in the US West 2 region for critical business applications. Automate capacity planning by reserving resources needed for sustained operations.
mission-critical applications, business continuity, consistent performance, dedicated infrastructure
Simplify Azure Financial Management
Streamline financial planning with a fixed 3-year commitment, avoiding variable pay-as-you-go costs. Enable finance teams to accurately forecast cloud expenditure for core IT services.
budget forecasting, financial predictability, operational expense control, long-term IT strategy
Key Features
Standard_D4s_v3 Instance Type
Utilize a versatile VM series suitable for a wide range of compute-intensive workloads.
3-Year Term Commitment
Achieve substantial cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing over an extended period.
US West 2 Region
Deploy your resources in a specific Azure geographic location for performance or compliance needs.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from predictable monthly or upfront payment options for easier financial management.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrate reserved capacity into your existing Microsoft Azure environment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, predictable costs for running trading platforms, risk analysis tools, and customer management systems on Azure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use Azure for operational technology, supply chain management, and IoT data processing, benefiting from cost-effective, long-term compute capacity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and cost-efficient compute for patient record systems, research data analysis, and administrative functions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies utilize Azure for document management, client databases, and practice management software, requiring predictable IT expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine types in a particular region for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years. This commitment allows Microsoft to offer you significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term for the Standard_D4s_v3 instance in US West 2, you receive a discounted rate on the compute charges. This effectively lowers your overall Azure operational expenses for the duration of the reservation.
Can I change the VM instance type or region later?
While the reservation is for a specific instance type and region, Azure offers flexibility through the Azure Hybrid Benefit and the ability to exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, though terms apply.
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.