Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_DS13-4_V2 1 Year
Commit to a 1-year Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_DS13-4_V2 in US East 2, securing predictable pricing and guaranteed capacity for your critical workloads.
- Cost Savings: Benefit from significantly reduced rates compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for your Azure compute resources.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee access to the specified VM instance type in your chosen region, preventing resource contention.
- Predictable Budgeting: Lock in costs for a 1-year term, simplifying financial planning and forecasting for your cloud spend.
- Optimized Performance: Ensure consistent performance for your applications by reserving dedicated compute capacity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to a specific VM type, Standard_DS13-4_V2, in the US East 2 region for a 1-year term. By reserving capacity, you gain access to significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates and ensure the availability of your compute resources when you need them.
This offering is ideal for businesses with stable, predictable Azure compute needs. IT Managers and IT Professionals can utilize these reserved instances to optimize their cloud budget, ensure application performance, and maintain compliance with service level agreements for critical business operations.
- Discounted Pricing: Achieve substantial savings on your Azure compute costs through a 1-year commitment.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve specific VM instance types to ensure availability and prevent throttling.
- Simplified Management: Streamline cloud cost management with predictable monthly or upfront billing.
- Flexible Deployment: Apply reservations to eligible VMs across multiple subscriptions within your Azure account.
- Performance Consistency: Ensure your applications run reliably with dedicated compute resources.
Optimize your Azure spend and guarantee compute availability with a 1-year Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, perfect for SMB and mid-market teams.
What This Enables
Optimize Cloud Spend with Predictable Pricing
Enable teams to significantly reduce their Azure compute costs by committing to a 1-year reservation. This provides a stable and lower per-unit price compared to pay-as-you-go.
stable workloads, predictable resource needs, budget-conscious operations, long-term cloud strategy
Guarantee Compute Capacity for Critical Applications
Streamline operations by ensuring dedicated compute resources are always available for essential business applications. This prevents performance degradation or service interruptions due to resource contention.
mission-critical systems, high-availability requirements, performance-sensitive applications, business continuity planning
Simplify Cloud Financial Management
Automate cost predictability by locking in compute rates for a full year. This simplifies budgeting and forecasting for your Azure expenditure, reducing financial uncertainty.
financial planning, operational budgeting, IT cost control, resource allocation
Key Features
1-Year Commitment
Achieve substantial discounts on Azure compute costs by committing to a 1-year term, leading to significant savings.
Specific VM Instance Type (Standard_DS13-4_V2)
Ensure you have the exact compute power and configuration needed for your specific workloads.
US East 2 Region
Guarantee compute capacity in a specific geographic location to meet latency or data residency requirements.
Discounted Pricing
Benefit from lower per-hour rates compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for the reserved capacity.
Capacity Reservation
Ensure that the specified VM instance type is available when you need it, preventing potential resource shortages.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require consistent performance and predictable costs for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer portals, making reserved instances ideal for managing these critical workloads.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable access to patient data systems, medical imaging processing, and research applications, where guaranteed capacity and cost control are essential for operational efficiency and compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for IoT data processing, supply chain management, and production analytics, benefiting from reserved instances to ensure consistent performance and predictable operational costs.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on secure and available cloud infrastructure for case management, document storage, and client communication, where reserved instances provide cost certainty and performance assurance.
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 a Reserved VM Instance save me money?
By committing to a reservation, you pay a lower per-hour rate for your compute capacity. This is ideal for workloads with predictable usage patterns, as it locks in a discounted price for the duration of the term.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing a reservation?
Azure Reserved VM Instances offer flexibility. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, and you can also modify the VM size or region within the same family or region, respectively, to better suit your evolving needs.
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.