Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_DS12_v2, SE Central, 1 Year
Secure predictable performance and cost savings with a 1-year Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_DS12_v2 in SE Central.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent workloads.
- Resource Guarantee: Ensure availability of your chosen VM instance type in the specified region.
- Predictable Spending: Budget effectively with fixed costs for your critical cloud infrastructure.
- Optimized Performance: Maintain consistent performance for your business applications and services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year commitment for a Microsoft Azure Reserved Virtual Machine Instance, specifically the Standard_DS12_v2 model, located in the SE Central region. By reserving capacity in advance, businesses can significantly reduce their cloud computing costs while guaranteeing the availability of essential compute resources.
Ideal for SMBs and mid-market companies with stable, predictable workloads, this reserved instance ensures that your critical applications, development environments, or data processing tasks have dedicated resources. It integrates directly into your existing Azure environment, providing a cost-effective solution for sustained IT operations without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Commitment Term: 1-year reservation for Standard_DS12_v2 VM.
- Region Specific: Deployed in the SE Central Azure region.
- Cost Optimization: Significant savings over pay-as-you-go pricing.
- Resource Assurance: Guaranteed availability of compute capacity.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable, recurring charges for budgeting ease.
Ensure your business has the reliable and cost-effective cloud compute power it needs for sustained operations.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent Application Uptime
Enable teams to maintain uninterrupted access to critical business applications. This reservation guarantees the availability of compute resources, preventing downtime that could impact productivity and revenue.
production workloads, business-critical applications, stable compute needs, cloud infrastructure
Optimize Cloud Spend for Stable Workloads
Streamline cloud budgeting by locking in lower prices for predictable compute usage. This reduces operational expenses compared to fluctuating pay-as-you-go rates for consistent workloads.
long-term projects, consistent server loads, cost-sensitive operations, cloud resource planning
Guarantee Development and Testing Environments
Automate the provisioning of reliable environments for development and testing teams. This ensures developers have consistent access to the necessary compute power without performance degradation.
dev test environments, staging servers, continuous integration, application development
Key Features
1-Year Commitment
Achieve significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
Standard_DS12_v2 Instance Type
Utilize a versatile VM size suitable for a wide range of business applications and services.
SE Central Region
Ensure low latency and high availability for users and operations within the specified geographic area.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from predictable, fixed costs that simplify financial planning and budgeting.
Azure Integration
Seamlessly incorporate into your existing Microsoft Azure environment for unified management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require stable, secure, and cost-effective compute for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer management systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers need reliable infrastructure for operational technology, supply chain management, and production planning applications.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services require secure and available resources for case management, document processing, and client communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance allows you to pre-purchase Azure compute capacity for a 1-year or 3-year term. This commitment provides significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for stable workloads.
How does this save my business money?
By committing to a specific VM instance type and region for a set term, you secure a lower hourly rate. This is ideal for workloads that run continuously or have predictable usage patterns.
Can I change the VM size or region later?
While the reservation is tied to a specific instance type and region, Azure offers flexibility. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, or utilize Azure Hybrid Benefit for further savings if you have existing Windows Server licenses.
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.