Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_DS3_v2, US Central, 3-Year Subscription
Secure consistent computing capacity and cost savings with a 3-year Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_DS3_v2 in US Central.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for predictable workloads.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee availability of compute resources in the specified region.
- Performance Consistency: Maintain predictable performance for your essential applications.
- Simplified Management: Streamline budgeting and resource planning with a fixed commitment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a specific VM size, Standard_DS3_v2, in the US Central region for a 3-year term. By committing to this reservation, you gain significant cost savings compared to on-demand pricing, ensuring your critical workloads have guaranteed capacity and consistent performance.
Ideal for businesses with stable and predictable compute needs, this reservation is designed for organizations running essential applications, databases, or development/testing environments. It integrates directly into your Microsoft Azure environment, providing a foundation for ongoing operations without the overhead of managing fluctuating costs or resource availability.
- Predictable Pricing: Lock in discounted rates for your VM usage over a 3-year term.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Ensure the availability of Standard_DS3_v2 instances in the US Central region.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly applies to your existing or new Microsoft Azure deployments.
- Operational Stability: Provides a reliable foundation for mission-critical applications.
- Budgetary Control: Simplifies financial planning with fixed compute costs.
Optimize your Azure spend and ensure resource availability with this long-term VM reservation.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent Application Performance
Enable teams to maintain stable and predictable performance for core business applications. This reservation guarantees the availability of the Standard_DS3_v2 compute resources needed to run essential services without interruption.
production workloads, critical databases, business applications, stable compute needs, Azure deployments
Optimize Cloud Spend
Streamline budgeting and reduce operational expenses by locking in discounted rates for your VM usage. This commitment offers significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
long-term deployments, predictable resource usage, cost-conscious IT, financial planning, Azure cost management
Guarantee Resource Availability
Automate the assurance of necessary compute capacity in the US Central region. This reservation prevents potential resource contention and ensures your applications have the power they need, when they need it.
high-availability setups, mission-critical systems, resource-intensive tasks, consistent demand, Azure capacity planning
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Achieve significant cost savings by committing to a longer duration for your compute resources.
Standard_DS3_v2 VM Size
Utilize a powerful and versatile VM size suitable for a wide range of business applications and workloads.
US Central Region
Ensure low latency and high performance for users and operations located within or near the US Central geographic area.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from a predictable billing model that aligns with your operational budget cycles.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrate seamlessly with the robust and scalable Microsoft Azure cloud ecosystem.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and core banking operations, benefiting from predictable costs and guaranteed capacity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use cloud resources for production management, supply chain optimization, and IoT data processing, needing reliable infrastructure with predictable expenses.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and researchers depend on consistent access to computing power for patient records, diagnostics, and research data analysis, where uptime and cost predictability are critical.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers utilize cloud for case management, document processing, and client collaboration, valuing cost efficiency and reliable access to resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine resources for a 1-year or 3-year term, providing a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees capacity in the chosen region and VM size.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term for the Standard_DS3_v2 in US Central, you secure a lower per-hour rate for compute usage than if you were to pay on-demand. This is ideal for workloads with consistent usage patterns.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
While the reservation is tied to a specific VM size and region, Azure offers flexibility through reservation exchanges or cancellations under certain conditions. Consult Azure documentation for the latest policies.
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.