Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_DS13_V2
Commit to a 3-year Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_DS13_V2 series in US North Central to lock in significant cost savings and guarantee capacity for your critical workloads.
- Cost Savings: Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing by committing to a 3-year term.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee availability of compute capacity in the specified region for your chosen VM instance type.
- Predictable Billing: Benefit from consistent, predictable monthly or upfront billing for easier budget management.
- Azure Optimization: A strategic tool for managing Azure spend and ensuring resources are available when needed.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard_DS13_V2 Virtual Machine instance located in the US North Central region. By committing to this reservation, you secure a discounted rate and guarantee the availability of this specific compute capacity, enabling predictable cost management and operational stability for your Azure environment.
This reservation is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who are running consistent, long-term workloads on Azure. It fits into an existing Azure deployment, ensuring that the necessary compute resources are always provisioned and available, thereby avoiding unexpected cost escalations and performance bottlenecks.
- Discounted Pricing: Significant savings over pay-as-you-go rates for the committed term.
- Resource Guarantee: Ensures compute capacity is available in the selected region and instance family.
- Flexible Billing: Option for upfront payment or monthly installments to match financial preferences.
- Azure Cost Management: A key component for optimizing cloud spend and forecasting expenses.
- Operational Stability: Reduces the risk of resource unavailability and performance degradation.
Secure your Azure compute resources and budget with this 3-year reservation, offering cost predictability and guaranteed capacity for your business needs.
What This Enables
Enable Consistent Workload Performance
Enable teams to run critical applications and services without concern for fluctuating compute costs or resource availability. Streamline budget forecasting by locking in pricing for essential virtual machines.
consistent application hosting, predictable resource demand, long-term Azure deployment, cost-sensitive operations
Optimize Azure Cloud Spend
Streamline cloud financial management by committing to a 3-year term, unlocking significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go rates. Automate cost reduction strategies by pre-purchasing compute capacity.
budget-constrained IT environments, proactive cost management, long-term cloud strategy, financial predictability
Guarantee Compute Capacity
Ensure that the required Standard_DS13_V2 compute resources are always available in the US North Central region for your business-critical workloads. Protect against potential resource contention during peak demand periods.
high-availability requirements, mission-critical applications, planned capacity scaling, regional resource commitment
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Achieve the maximum possible savings on your Azure compute costs by locking in rates for an extended period.
Standard_DS13_V2 Instance Type
Access a powerful and versatile VM instance suitable for a wide range of compute-intensive workloads.
US North Central Region
Ensure your resources are located in a specific geographic area to meet latency or data residency requirements.
Reserved Capacity
Guarantee that the compute capacity you need will be available when you need it, preventing service disruptions.
Flexible Billing Options
Choose between upfront payment for maximum savings or monthly payments to align with your cash flow.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require predictable costs and guaranteed capacity for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer-facing applications to meet strict uptime and performance SLAs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on consistent compute resources for production management software, IoT data processing, and supply chain optimization, where downtime can halt operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and cost-effective compute for electronic health records, medical imaging analysis, and patient portals, often with strict compliance and availability mandates.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies utilize Azure for case management, document storage, and client collaboration tools, requiring stable performance and predictable IT expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a pricing model that 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 me money?
By committing to a 3-year term, you receive a substantial discount on the compute costs for the Standard_DS13_V2 instance in the US North Central region. This predictability helps in managing and reducing your overall Azure expenditure.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing a reservation?
Azure Reserved Instances offer flexibility. You can exchange your RI for another instance type or region, or cancel it, subject to Azure's terms and conditions, which may involve certain fees or adjustments.
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.