Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_DS12_V2 1 Year
Secure consistent pricing and performance for your Microsoft Azure Standard_DS12_V2 virtual machine in US West 2 with a 1-year reservation, ensuring predictable operational costs.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for your VM.
- Predictable Spending: Budget effectively with a fixed cost for your Azure compute resources.
- Resource Assurance: Guarantee availability of your chosen VM size in the specified region.
- Operational Continuity: Maintain uninterrupted service for critical business applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a specific VM size, Standard_DS12_V2, in the US West 2 region for a 1-year term. By reserving capacity, you gain significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing while ensuring your compute resources are available when needed.
This offering is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations running stable, predictable workloads on Azure. IT Managers and Business Owners can utilize this to optimize cloud spend for applications that require consistent performance and availability, fitting seamlessly into their existing Azure environment.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees the availability of your Standard_DS12_V2 VM in US West 2.
- Cost Optimization: Offers a substantial discount over on-demand pricing for a 1-year term.
- Simplified Budgeting: Provides predictable monthly or upfront costs for your compute resources.
- Performance Assurance: Ensures your critical applications have the necessary compute power.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure environment.
Optimize your cloud budget and ensure consistent performance for your essential workloads with this 1-year Azure Reserved VM Instance.
What This Enables
Enable predictable cloud spending
Enable teams to forecast and control cloud compute expenses with a fixed 1-year commitment for a Standard_DS12_V2 VM. This ensures budget predictability for essential business operations running on Azure.
stable workloads, cost optimization, predictable resource needs, Azure cloud environment
Assure consistent VM performance
Streamline operations by guaranteeing the availability of the Standard_DS12_V2 VM size in the US West 2 region. This prevents performance degradation or service interruptions for critical business applications.
mission-critical applications, consistent performance requirements, Azure deployments, business continuity
Optimize Azure compute costs
Automate cost savings by locking in discounted rates for your Azure compute resources over a 1-year term. This reduces overall cloud expenditure compared to on-demand pricing.
long-term cloud strategy, resource utilization, budget management, Azure infrastructure
Key Features
1-Year Commitment Term
Locks in pricing for a full year, providing cost stability and predictability for your Azure compute resources.
Standard_DS12_V2 VM Size
Provides a specific balance of compute, memory, and storage suitable for a wide range of business applications.
US West 2 Region
Ensures your virtual machine is hosted in a specific geographic location, meeting data residency or latency requirements.
Discounted Pricing
Offers significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates, optimizing your cloud operational expenditure.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantees that the specified VM capacity will be available when you need it, preventing potential service disruptions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services require stable, predictable performance for trading platforms and core banking systems, making reserved instances ideal for cost control and availability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable access to patient data systems and medical imaging analysis tools, benefiting from the guaranteed performance and cost predictability of reserved instances.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run critical operational systems like ERP or SCADA on Azure, requiring consistent uptime and predictable costs for their production management applications.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on secure and consistently available document management and case management systems, where reserved instances ensure performance and budget adherence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine types 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 1-year term for the Standard_DS12_V2 VM in US West 2, you pay a lower rate than the standard on-demand price. This is ideal for workloads with predictable usage patterns.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing?
Generally, Reserved Instances are tied to the specific VM size and region committed. Modifications may be possible under certain Azure exchange policies, but it is best to confirm current terms.
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.