Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_DC4s_v3, US East, 3 Year Subscription
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for Standard_DC4s_v3 in US East for 3 years, significantly reducing your compute costs for predictable workloads.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices for your Azure compute resources over a 3-year term.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your critical applications in the US East region.
- Simplified Management: Subscription billing provides predictable operational expenses for your cloud infrastructure.
- Resource Optimization: Ideal for steady-state workloads requiring consistent compute power.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a Standard_DC4s_v3 virtual machine in the US East Azure region for a 3-year term. By reserving capacity in advance, you gain significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring your critical applications have the resources they need without unexpected expenses.
This offering is designed for businesses with stable, predictable compute requirements that can commit to a longer-term usage pattern. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing cloud infrastructure for their organization, helping to control operational expenditures and ensure resource availability for core business functions.
- Predictable Pricing: Benefit from substantial discounts by committing to a 3-year term.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve compute resources in the US East region for consistent availability.
- Workload Stability: Suitable for steady-state applications and services requiring reliable performance.
- Cost Management: Simplifies budgeting with fixed monthly or annual subscription costs.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure environment.
Optimize your Azure spending and ensure consistent performance for your essential business applications with this 3-year Reserved VM Instance.
What This Enables
Reduce cloud compute costs
Enable teams to significantly lower their monthly Azure spending by committing to a 3-year term for consistent workloads. This provides predictable operational expenses and avoids the higher costs associated with pay-as-you-go instances.
steady-state workloads, predictable resource needs, cost optimization initiatives, long-term cloud strategy
Guarantee application performance
Ensure critical business applications consistently receive the required compute resources without performance degradation. This reservation guarantees capacity in the US East region, preventing resource contention during peak usage.
mission-critical applications, business continuity planning, performance-sensitive workloads, stable deployment environments
Streamline cloud budget management
Automate cost predictability by converting variable compute expenses into fixed subscription costs. This simplifies financial planning and forecasting for your Azure infrastructure investments.
financial planning, operational expenditure control, IT budget adherence, resource allocation management
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Achieve substantial discounts on compute costs by committing to a longer reservation period.
Standard_DC4s_v3 VM Size
Access a specific virtual machine configuration optimized for compute-intensive workloads.
US East Region
Ensure low latency and high availability for users and applications located in or near the eastern United States.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from predictable, fixed costs that simplify budgeting and financial management.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrate with your existing Azure services and management tools.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and core banking systems that benefit from predictable costs and guaranteed capacity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run critical operational systems, IoT data processing, and supply chain management software that demand consistent uptime and predictable cloud expenses.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and research facilities rely on secure, always-available systems for patient records, diagnostics, and research data, making predictable cloud costs essential.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups use cloud resources for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer relationship management, benefiting from cost-effective and reliable infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine resources 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 lock in a lower price for the Standard_DC4s_v3 VM in the US East region. This reduces your overall cloud compute expenditure for predictable workloads.
Can I change the VM size or region if my needs change?
While the reservation is for a specific VM size and region, Azure offers flexibility options, such as exchanging or canceling reservations under certain conditions, though terms apply.
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.