Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_D64s-2_v5
Commit to a 3-year Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_D64s-2_v5 in US East 2 to lock in significant cost savings and ensure capacity availability.
- Cost Savings: Reduce your Azure VM costs by up to 72% compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee availability of your chosen VM size in the selected region.
- Predictable Billing: Lock in pricing for three years, simplifying budget management.
- Flexible Deployment: Apply the reservation to any matching VM instance within your subscription.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a specific VM size, Standard_D64s-2_v5, in the US East 2 region for a 3-year term. By making this reservation, you secure significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing and ensure capacity is available when you need it.
This offering is ideal for businesses with stable, predictable workloads that require consistent access to Azure compute resources. IT Managers and IT Professionals can use this to optimize cloud spend and ensure their critical applications remain operational without unexpected cost fluctuations.
- Significant Cost Reduction: Achieve up to 72% savings on your Azure VM compute costs.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve compute capacity in advance for your critical workloads.
- Flexible Instance Options: Apply the reservation to any matching VM instances in the specified region.
- Simplified Budgeting: Predictable monthly or annual billing for the 3-year term.
- Azure Hybrid Benefit: Option to use existing Windows Server or SQL Server licenses for further savings.
Optimize your Azure cloud spend and ensure resource availability with a 3-year Reserved VM Instance, offering enterprise-grade predictability without enterprise-level overhead.
What This Enables
Enable predictable cloud spending
Enable teams to forecast and control Azure compute expenses with a fixed 3-year commitment for the Standard_D64s-2_v5 VM size. Streamline budget allocation by locking in pricing, reducing the impact of variable cloud costs.
stable workloads, long-term cloud strategy, cost optimization, predictable resource needs
Ensure compute capacity availability
Guarantee access to Standard_D64s-2_v5 virtual machines in the US East 2 region, preventing potential downtime due to resource scarcity. Automate capacity assurance for critical business applications and services.
mission-critical applications, high-availability requirements, production environments, business continuity
Optimize Azure operational costs
Streamline cloud operations by reducing the per-hour cost of running consistent Azure workloads. Automate cost savings through a pre-purchased reservation, freeing up IT resources for strategic initiatives.
ongoing cloud deployments, resource-intensive applications, performance-sensitive workloads, budget-conscious IT
Key Features
3-Year Term Commitment
Lock in current pricing for three years, providing significant savings and budget predictability for your Azure compute resources.
Standard_D64s-2_v5 VM Size
Access a powerful virtual machine configuration optimized for general-purpose compute needs, suitable for a wide range of business applications.
US East 2 Region
Ensure low latency and high performance for users located in or near the eastern United States by reserving capacity in this specific Azure datacenter region.
Significant Discount
Achieve substantial cost reductions, up to 72%, compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for the reserved compute capacity.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantee that the compute capacity you need will be available when you need it, preventing potential service disruptions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require predictable costs and guaranteed performance for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer-facing applications, making Reserved Instances ideal for stable workloads.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and require consistent uptime for EMR systems and research applications, benefiting from assured capacity and predictable operational expenses.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run resource-intensive applications for design, simulation, and operational management that benefit from cost-effective, guaranteed compute capacity in the cloud.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses rely on scalable cloud infrastructure for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer engagement platforms that require consistent availability and cost control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a commitment to use a specific virtual machine size 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 my business money?
By committing to a 3-year term for the Standard_D64s-2_v5 VM in US East 2, you pay a lower hourly rate for the compute capacity. This leads to substantial savings over the life of the reservation compared to paying the on-demand price.
Can I change the VM size or region if my needs change?
While the reservation is tied to a specific VM size and region, Azure offers flexibility. You can exchange or cancel RIs under certain conditions, or modify them to different VM families within the same region. Consult Azure documentation for specific terms.
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.