Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard D8s v3 1 Year Subscription
Secure predictable performance and cost savings with a 1-year Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for the Standard D8s v3 series in the US Central region.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent workloads.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your critical applications and services.
- Simplified Management: Subscription billing provides predictable IT expenditure.
- Compliance Ready: Maintain necessary infrastructure for regulatory requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a specific VM size, Standard D8s_v3, in the US Central region for a 1-year term. By reserving capacity, you gain significant cost savings compared to on-demand pricing while ensuring your critical workloads have the resources they need.
This offering is ideal for businesses with stable, predictable compute needs that require consistent performance and cost management. It integrates directly into your Azure environment, supporting your core business applications and IT infrastructure without requiring additional hardware procurement.
- Instance Type: Standard_D8s_v3 provides 8 vCPUs and 64 GiB of RAM.
- Region Specific: Reserved for use within the US Central Azure region.
- Commitment Term: A 1-year subscription ensures consistent pricing and capacity.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based billing offers predictable monthly costs.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly deploys within your existing Microsoft Azure environment.
Ensure your essential business applications run reliably and cost-effectively with this reserved Azure VM capacity.
What This Enables
Guarantee Compute Capacity for Business Applications
Enable teams to run critical business applications without interruption. This reservation ensures consistent performance and availability for workloads that demand predictable resources.
production servers, database hosting, web applications, line-of-business software
Control Cloud Spending with Predictable Costs
Streamline IT budgeting by locking in compute costs for a 1-year term. This reduces exposure to market price fluctuations and simplifies financial planning for your cloud infrastructure.
stable workloads, long-term projects, financial reporting systems, operational dashboards
Maintain Compliance with Dedicated Resources
Automate the process of meeting regulatory requirements by dedicating specific VM resources. This ensures your infrastructure meets necessary standards for data residency and processing.
data processing, regulatory reporting, secure environments, audit trails
Key Features
Standard_D8s_v3 Instance Type
Provides 8 vCPUs and 64 GiB of RAM, suitable for a wide range of demanding business applications.
1-Year Commitment Term
Secures a discounted rate and guarantees capacity for a full year, simplifying long-term planning.
US Central Region
Ensures your resources are located in a specific geographic area for performance and compliance needs.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable monthly costs, making cloud expenditure easier to manage and forecast.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrates seamlessly with your existing Azure services and infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer data management, benefiting from predictable costs and guaranteed capacity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use cloud resources for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics, needing reliable infrastructure to support critical business processes.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and researchers rely on secure, compliant cloud environments for patient data, medical imaging, and research, where consistent performance is paramount.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations manage sensitive client data and require robust IT infrastructure for case management and client communication, benefiting from cost-effective and reliable solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific VM size in a particular region for a 1-year or 3-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 reservation, you pay a lower rate for the compute capacity. This is ideal for workloads with predictable usage patterns, as it eliminates the higher cost of on-demand instances.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
Azure Reserved Instances can be exchanged for other reservations, or you can cancel them with a termination fee. Modifications to region or instance family may require specific actions within the Azure portal.
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.