Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_DS12_V2
Commit to a 3-year Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_DS12_V2 size in the US East region to lock in significant cost savings and guarantee capacity.
- Cost Savings: Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing by committing to a 3-year term.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee the availability of your Standard_DS12_V2 instances in the US East region when you need them.
- Predictable Billing: Simplify budgeting with fixed, predictable monthly or upfront payments for your reserved capacity.
- Flexibility: Reservations can be applied across different VM deployments within the same region and instance family.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance (RI) provides a commitment to use a specific virtual machine size, Standard_DS12_V2, in the US East region for a 3-year term. By purchasing this reservation, you agree to a fixed price for the duration, significantly reducing your operational expenses compared to on-demand pricing.
This offering is ideal for businesses with stable, predictable workloads that require the Standard_DS12_V2 instance type. IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMBs and mid-market companies can use this to ensure consistent performance and cost control for critical applications hosted on Azure.
- Significant Cost Reduction: Lock in lower prices for your Azure compute resources.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Ensure your VMs are available when needed, preventing performance bottlenecks.
- Simplified Financial Management: Predictable costs aid in accurate budgeting and financial planning.
- Azure Hybrid Benefit: Combine with existing Windows Server or SQL Server licenses for further savings.
- Resource Optimization: Align your cloud spending with actual usage patterns for efficiency.
Secure your Azure infrastructure costs and performance with a 3-year Reserved VM Instance, offering enterprise-grade predictability without enterprise-level overhead.
What This Enables
Enable predictable cloud spending
Enable teams to forecast and control their Microsoft Azure compute expenses with fixed pricing for 3 years. Streamline budgeting by eliminating the variability of pay-as-you-go rates for consistent workloads.
stable workloads, long-term projects, predictable resource needs, cost-sensitive operations
Guarantee VM capacity and performance
Ensure your Standard_DS12_V2 virtual machines are always available in the US East region, preventing downtime for critical business applications. Automate capacity assurance to meet fluctuating demand without overprovisioning.
mission-critical applications, production environments, high-availability requirements, performance-sensitive workloads
Optimize Azure resource utilization
Streamline cloud resource management by aligning long-term commitments with sustained usage patterns. Automate cost savings by reserving instances that are consistently utilized, reducing overall Azure expenditure.
consistent resource allocation, ongoing application hosting, infrastructure consolidation, efficient cloud operations
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Achieve the deepest discounts available on Azure compute costs by committing to a longer reservation period.
Standard_DS12_V2 Instance Size
Secure predictable pricing for a versatile general-purpose VM suitable for a wide range of applications and development workloads.
US East Region Specific
Guarantee capacity and pricing within a specific Azure geographic region, ideal for applications with regional user bases or compliance needs.
Discounted Pricing
Benefit from significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates, directly reducing your monthly Azure operational expenses.
Capacity Reservation
Ensure that the compute capacity for your chosen VM size is available when you need it, preventing performance degradation or service interruptions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require predictable costs and guaranteed performance for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer portals, making reserved instances ideal for stable workloads.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable infrastructure for patient record systems and research applications, where consistent availability and cost control are paramount for regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize Azure for production management, IoT data processing, and supply chain optimization, benefiting from reserved instances to ensure consistent performance and predictable costs for critical operational systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers rely on secure and available infrastructure for case management, document storage, and client communication, where predictable cloud spending is essential for managing operational overhead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machines for a 1- or 3-year term. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount on the compute costs of those VMs compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing an RI?
While the RI is tied to a specific VM size and region, Azure offers flexibility. You can exchange or cancel RIs under certain conditions, and reservations can be applied across different deployments within the same region and instance family.
How does this reservation affect my Azure bill?
The reservation applies a discounted rate to the compute portion of your Azure bill for the specified VM size and region. You will see a credit for the on-demand rate and a charge for the reserved rate, resulting in a lower overall cost.
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.