Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard D4s v6 3-Year Commitment
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_D4s_v6, in US North Central for 3 years to achieve significant cost savings on your Azure compute resources.
- Predictable Costs: Lock in a lower price for your Standard_D4s_v6 VM for three years.
- Optimized Performance: Ensure consistent compute capacity for your critical business applications.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure environment.
- Budget Certainty: Gain financial predictability for your essential cloud infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Reserved Virtual Machine Instance for the Microsoft Azure Standard_D4s_v6 series, located in the US North Central region, secured with a 3-year commitment. This reservation guarantees compute capacity and offers substantial cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
Ideal for businesses with stable and predictable compute needs, this reserved instance ensures your applications have the necessary resources without unexpected cost fluctuations. It is designed for organizations that require reliable performance for their core business operations hosted on Azure.
- Compute Capacity Reservation: Guarantees availability of Standard_D4s_v6 VM instances.
- Cost Savings: Significant discounts compared to on-demand pricing for a 3-year term.
- Azure Region Specific: Deployed in the US North Central Azure region.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based, billed annually or monthly based on commitment.
- Performance Consistency: Ensures predictable performance for sustained workloads.
Optimize your Azure spending and ensure consistent performance for your business-critical applications with this 3-year reserved instance commitment.
What This Enables
Cost Optimization for Stable Workloads
Enable teams to reduce cloud expenditure by committing to a specific VM instance type for a 3-year term. This strategy provides predictable costs and significant discounts compared to on-demand pricing for consistent compute needs.
Sustained application hosting, predictable database operations, long-term development environments
Guaranteed Compute Capacity
Streamline operations by ensuring consistent availability of Standard_D4s_v6 compute resources in the US North Central region. This reservation prevents performance throttling and ensures your critical business applications remain accessible.
Mission-critical application deployment, business continuity planning, high-availability configurations
Budget Predictability for IT Infrastructure
Automate financial planning for cloud infrastructure by locking in a fixed price for three years. This eliminates budget surprises and allows for more accurate forecasting of IT operational expenses.
Financial forecasting, departmental budget allocation, long-term IT strategy planning
Key Features
3-Year Commitment
Achieve substantial cost savings on Azure compute by committing to a 3-year term for your Standard_D4s_v6 VM.
Standard_D4s_v6 Instance Type
Utilize a versatile VM series suitable for a wide range of business applications requiring a balance of compute and memory.
US North Central Region
Deploy your workloads in a specific Azure region to meet data residency requirements or optimize latency for your users.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from a predictable billing cycle, either annually or monthly, aligned with your commitment term.
Azure Integration
Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure environment without complex setup.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, predictable performance for critical trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer service applications, making reserved instances ideal for cost management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run complex ERP systems, supply chain management software, and IoT data processing on Azure, benefiting from guaranteed capacity and predictable costs for these essential operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations utilize Azure for electronic health records (EHR), medical imaging analysis, and patient portals, where consistent availability and cost control are paramount.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups rely on Azure for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer loyalty programs that require consistent uptime and predictable operational 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 one or three-year term. 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 for the Standard_D4s_v6 instance in US North Central, you lock in a lower hourly rate for compute capacity, leading to substantial savings over the duration of your commitment compared to on-demand pricing.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
Reserved Instances are specific to the VM size and region purchased. While Azure offers flexibility to exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, it is best to ensure your chosen configuration meets your long-term needs.
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.