Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_D8als_v6 - 3 Year Commitment
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_D8als_v6, in US West 2 for three years to achieve significant cost savings on your Azure compute resources.
- Predictable Pricing: Lock in lower rates for your compute resources over a 3-year term.
- Optimized Performance: Ensure consistent availability and performance for your critical workloads.
- Cost Efficiency: Reduce your overall Azure spending by pre-purchasing capacity.
- Resource Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your essential virtual machines in a specific region.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use specific VM types, Standard_D8als_v6, in the US West 2 Azure region for a duration of three years. By making this reservation, you agree to a commitment that allows Microsoft to offer you a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
This offering is ideal for businesses with stable and predictable compute needs that require consistent performance and cost management. It ensures that your critical applications and services have dedicated resources available when needed, preventing unexpected cost escalations and performance degradation.
- Instance Type: Standard_D8als_v6
- Region: US West 2
- Commitment Term: 3 Years
- Billing Model: Subscription based on commitment
- Cost Savings: Significant discount over pay-as-you-go rates
Secure your compute capacity and optimize your cloud expenditure with this long-term reservation.
What This Enables
Cost Savings on Stable Workloads
Enable teams to significantly reduce monthly cloud expenditure for virtual machines with consistent usage patterns. This reservation guarantees a lower rate for your compute resources over the three-year term, providing budget predictability.
production workloads, development/testing environments, long-term projects
Resource Assurance for Critical Applications
Ensure continuous availability and performance for essential business applications that cannot tolerate downtime. This commitment reserves capacity in the US West 2 region, guaranteeing your VMs are ready when needed.
mission-critical systems, databases, core business applications, high-availability setups
Budget Predictability for IT Operations
Streamline IT budget planning by locking in compute costs for a three-year period. This eliminates the risk of unexpected price increases for the specified VM instance type and region.
financial planning, operational budgeting, long-term IT strategy
Key Features
Standard_D8als_v6 Instance Type
Utilize a powerful and versatile virtual machine instance optimized for various workloads.
US West 2 Region
Deploy your resources in a strategic geographic location for optimal performance and compliance.
3-Year Commitment Term
Achieve substantial cost savings by committing to a longer-term usage plan.
Discounted Pricing
Benefit from significantly lower rates compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for reserved capacity.
Capacity Reservation
Ensure that the compute capacity you need is available when you need it.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Companies in this sector often run stable, long-term workloads for operational systems, IoT data processing, and analytics that benefit from predictable costs and guaranteed capacity.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and consistent performance for trading platforms, risk analysis, and core banking systems, making reserved instances ideal for cost management.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and research facilities use reserved instances for electronic health records, medical imaging analysis, and patient management systems where uptime and predictable costs are crucial.
Retail & Hospitality
Businesses in this sector can utilize reserved instances for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, customer relationship management, and e-commerce platforms requiring consistent performance.
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, in exchange for a substantial discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term for the Standard_D8als_v6 instance in US West 2, you receive a significant discount on the compute costs, reducing your overall Azure expenditure.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
Reserved Instances can typically be exchanged or cancelled with limitations, but the primary benefit comes from committing to specific configurations. Consult Azure documentation for the most current policies.
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.