Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_DC2ds_v3, US East, 3-Year Commitment
Secure predictable costs and guaranteed capacity for your critical workloads with a 3-year commitment to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_DC2ds_v3 in US East.
- Cost Savings: Achieve significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
- Capacity Assurance: Reserve compute capacity in the US East region for your Standard_DC2ds_v3 instances.
- Predictable Budgeting: Lock in pricing for three years, simplifying financial planning and forecasting.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure environment and services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard_DC2ds_v3 Virtual Machine instance located in the US East region. By committing to a reservation, you secure a discounted rate compared to on-demand pricing, ensuring cost predictability for your sustained compute needs.
Ideal for businesses with stable and predictable compute requirements, this reservation is suitable for IT Managers, System Administrators, and IT Professionals managing cloud infrastructure. It ensures that the necessary compute resources are available when needed, supporting core business operations without unexpected cost fluctuations.
- Instance Type: Standard_DC2ds_v3, optimized for compute-intensive workloads.
- Region: US East, providing localized performance for your users.
- Commitment Term: 3 Years, offering the maximum discount potential.
- Billing Model: Subscription based, with upfront or monthly payment options.
- Brand: Microsoft Azure, a leading global cloud platform.
Optimize your cloud spend and ensure resource availability by reserving your Standard_DC2ds_v3 instances for the long term.
What This Enables
Secure predictable cloud compute costs
Enable teams to lock in discounted pricing for sustained Azure VM usage, preventing unexpected cost increases. This ensures financial predictability for essential IT services powering your business.
stable workloads, long-term deployments, cost optimization initiatives, cloud infrastructure management
Guarantee compute resource availability
Ensure that the necessary Standard_DC2ds_v3 compute capacity is always available in the US East region for your applications. This prevents performance degradation or service interruptions due to resource contention.
mission-critical applications, production environments, high-availability setups, business continuity planning
Optimize budget for consistent workloads
Streamline financial planning by committing to a fixed cost for compute resources that are consistently utilized. This allows for more accurate IT budget allocation and forecasting.
development and testing environments, web servers, backend services, data processing tasks
Key Features
3-Year Commitment
Achieve the highest possible savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for sustained workloads.
Standard_DC2ds_v3 Instance Type
Utilize a powerful VM optimized for compute-intensive tasks, ensuring performance for your applications.
US East Region
Deploy resources geographically closer to your users or other Azure services for reduced latency.
Azure Integration
Seamlessly integrate with your existing Azure environment and other Microsoft services.
Cost Predictability
Gain control over your cloud expenditure with fixed pricing for the duration of the commitment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, secure, and cost-effective compute for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer-facing applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on consistent compute for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics to optimize production.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable and scalable compute for electronic health records, patient portals, and research data processing.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services utilize compute for document management, case management, and client communication platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance allows you to commit to using a specific type of virtual machine in a particular region for a set term (1 or 3 years) in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term, you secure a lower hourly rate for the Standard_DC2ds_v3 instance in US East, reducing your overall cloud compute costs for predictable workloads.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
Reserved Instances are specific to the instance family, region, and term purchased. Modifications typically require exchanging or canceling the reservation, which may have limitations or fees.
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.