Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_D8as_v5, US South Central, 1 Year
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for Standard_D8as_v5 in US South Central for one year to lock in predictable pricing and optimize your cloud spend.
- Cost Savings: Achieve significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
- Predictable Performance: Guarantee access to dedicated compute resources for your critical applications.
- Resource Commitment: Reserve specific VM instance types in a chosen region for your long-term needs.
- Simplified Budgeting: Gain financial certainty with a fixed cost for your cloud infrastructure over 12 months.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard_D8as_v5 Virtual Machine instance located in the US South Central region. By committing to this reservation, businesses can secure significant cost savings compared to on-demand pricing for their consistent cloud computing needs.
Ideal for SMBs and mid-market organizations running essential business applications, databases, or development environments, this reserved instance ensures dedicated compute capacity. It integrates directly into your existing Azure environment, providing a stable foundation for your IT operations without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Instance Type: Standard_D8as_v5, offering a balance of compute and memory optimized for general-purpose workloads.
- Region: US South Central, providing a geographically relevant location for your data and users.
- Commitment Term: 1 Year, offering a fixed price for predictable budgeting.
- Cost Optimization: Substantial savings over pay-as-you-go rates for sustained usage.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly fits within your existing Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.
Secure your Azure compute resources with a 1-year reservation and benefit from predictable costs and guaranteed performance.
What This Enables
Enable consistent application performance
Enable teams to ensure critical business applications maintain optimal performance by guaranteeing dedicated compute resources. This prevents performance degradation during peak usage times, ensuring business continuity.
production workloads, business-critical applications, databases, development environments
Streamline cloud cost management
Streamline cloud cost management by locking in a fixed price for 12 months, eliminating the variability of pay-as-you-go rates. This provides clear budget predictability for IT infrastructure expenses.
budget-constrained organizations, financial planning, IT cost optimization, predictable workloads
Automate resource provisioning
Automate resource provisioning for stable, long-term workloads without manual intervention or constant monitoring of usage patterns. This ensures resources are always available for your core business functions.
long-term projects, stable infrastructure needs, automated deployments, business continuity planning
Key Features
1-Year Commitment
Secure a fixed price for your compute resources over 12 months, enabling predictable budgeting and significant cost savings compared to on-demand rates.
Standard_D8as_v5 Instance Type
Utilize a versatile VM instance optimized for general-purpose computing, suitable for a wide range of business applications and workloads.
US South Central Region
Deploy your resources in a strategic geographic location to optimize latency and meet data residency requirements for your users.
Azure Integration
Seamlessly integrate this reserved instance into your existing Microsoft Azure environment, simplifying management and deployment.
Cost Savings
Achieve substantial discounts on your Azure compute costs by committing to a reservation for your consistent workloads.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, secure, and cost-effective compute for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer data management, making reserved instances ideal for predictable workloads.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use cloud resources for operational technology data processing, supply chain management, and ERP systems, benefiting from predictable costs for essential business functions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and research facilities rely on consistent access to compute for patient data, research simulations, and administrative systems, where cost predictability is crucial.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations utilize cloud infrastructure for document management, case management software, and client portals, benefiting from stable pricing for core operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific type of virtual machine in a particular region for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Who benefits most from Reserved VM Instances?
Organizations with predictable and consistent workloads that are unlikely to change significantly over the commitment term benefit the most. This includes running production applications, databases, or development environments that require stable compute resources.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
While the commitment is to a specific instance type and region, Azure offers flexibility options. You may be able to exchange or modify your reservation under certain conditions, but it is best to consult Azure's reservation policies for details.
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.