Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard D4s v3 1 Year US Gov AZ
Secure predictable pricing and performance for your critical Azure workloads with a 1-year Reserved VM Instance for the Standard D4s v3 size in the US Government AZ region.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent Azure compute usage.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your Standard D4s v3 VMs in the US Gov AZ region.
- Budget Predictability: Simplify financial planning with fixed costs for your essential cloud resources.
- Compliance Focused: Utilize Azure Government cloud infrastructure designed for U.S. public sector requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard D4s_v3 Virtual Machine instance within the US Government Arizona region. By committing to a reservation, you secure a specific VM size and region, enabling significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable, long-term workloads.
This reserved instance is ideal for government agencies and contractors requiring Azure services within the U.S. Government cloud. It ensures capacity and predictable costs for applications and services that run continuously or have consistent usage patterns, supporting critical operations without unexpected expenditure.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees the availability of Standard D4s_v3 VM instances in the US Gov AZ region.
- Cost Optimization: Offers substantial savings over pay-as-you-go pricing for sustained workloads.
- 1-Year Term: Provides a fixed commitment period for budget certainty and planning.
- Azure Government: Deployed within the secure Azure Government cloud environment.
- Flexible Management: Manage reservations through the Azure portal for easy oversight.
Ensure consistent performance and cost control for your vital government workloads with this 1-year Azure Reserved VM Instance.
What This Enables
Predictable Cost for Sustained Workloads
Enable teams to run essential applications and services with consistent performance and predictable costs. Streamline budgeting by locking in favorable rates for compute resources used over a 1-year term.
dedicated servers, virtual machines, cloud infrastructure, compute resources, long-term deployments
Capacity Assurance in Azure Government
Automate the guarantee of compute capacity for critical government workloads within the secure Azure Government cloud. Ensure your applications remain available and performant without capacity concerns.
government cloud, compliance requirements, secure environments, mission-critical applications, infrastructure services
Optimize Azure Government Spend
Streamline financial management by reducing the operational expenditure on Azure compute. This reservation provides a clear path to cost optimization for stable and predictable usage patterns.
cloud cost management, financial planning, operational efficiency, resource allocation, budget control
Key Features
1-Year Reservation Term
Provides a fixed commitment period for enhanced budget predictability and cost savings over pay-as-you-go rates.
Standard D4s_v3 VM Size
Offers a balanced configuration of vCPUs, memory, and storage for a wide range of general-purpose workloads.
US Government AZ Region
Ensures data residency and compliance with U.S. government security and regulatory requirements.
Azure Cost Savings
Significantly reduces compute costs compared to on-demand pricing for consistent workloads.
Capacity Guarantee
Secures compute capacity, ensuring availability for your critical applications when you need them.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This instance is specifically designed for the Azure Government cloud, catering to the unique compliance and security needs of U.S. public sector organizations.
Defense & Aerospace
Organizations in this sector often handle classified or sensitive information requiring the secure and compliant environment provided by Azure Government.
Intelligence & National Security
These entities require highly secure cloud infrastructure that adheres to strict government regulations and data handling protocols.
Contractors & Service Providers
Businesses that provide services to government agencies must often use government-approved cloud environments like Azure Government for their operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) allows you to pre-purchase Azure compute capacity for a 1-year or 3-year term. This commitment provides significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
Who is the target audience for Azure Government?
Azure Government is designed for U.S. federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as their partners and contractors. It meets stringent security and compliance requirements for sensitive data.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing a reservation?
While the reservation is tied to a specific VM size and region, Azure offers flexibility. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, and you can modify reservations to change the scope or split them.
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.