Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_DS4_v2, CA East, 3-Year Subscription
Commit to a 3-year Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for Standard_DS4_v2 in CA East to lock in predictable pricing and optimize cloud spend.
- Predictable Costs: Lock in lower prices for your Standard_DS4_v2 VM in CA East for three years.
- Optimized Spend: Reduce overall Azure costs compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
- Capacity Assurance: Reserve compute capacity in the CA East region for your critical workloads.
- Simplified Management: Subscription-based billing for easier financial planning and budgeting.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a Standard_DS4_v2 virtual machine in the CA East region for a duration of three years. By making this reservation, you secure significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring a predictable expenditure for your essential cloud compute resources.
Ideal for businesses with stable and predictable compute needs, this reservation is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing cloud infrastructure. It ensures that the necessary compute capacity is available when needed, supporting applications and services that require consistent performance without unexpected cost fluctuations.
- Cost Savings: Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantees compute capacity in the specified Azure region.
- Flexible Options: Available for various VM sizes and commitment terms.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable monthly or annual billing for easier budgeting.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment.
Optimize your Azure cloud investment by reserving compute capacity for your critical applications with this 3-year commitment.
What This Enables
Ensure predictable cloud spending
Enable teams to lock in discounted pricing for consistent Azure VM usage over a three-year term. This provides financial predictability and avoids unexpected cost increases associated with fluctuating pay-as-you-go rates.
stable workloads, long-term cloud strategy, budget predictability, resource planning
Guarantee compute capacity
Streamline operations by ensuring that compute capacity for Standard_DS4_v2 VMs is available in the CA East region when needed. This prevents performance degradation or service interruptions due to resource unavailability.
mission-critical applications, consistent performance needs, regional deployment, infrastructure stability
Optimize cloud resource utilization
Automate cost optimization by aligning your Azure commitment with your actual usage patterns for sustained workloads. This maximizes the value of your cloud investment and reduces overall expenditure.
dedicated application hosting, predictable server loads, infrastructure consolidation, cost-efficiency focus
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Achieve the deepest discounts available by committing to a longer reservation period for your compute resources.
Standard_DS4_v2 VM Size
Utilize a versatile and powerful VM size suitable for a wide range of business applications and workloads.
CA East Region
Ensure your resources are deployed in a specific geographic location for latency or compliance requirements.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from predictable billing cycles, making financial planning and budgeting more straightforward.
Azure Cost Savings
Significantly reduce your overall Azure spending compared to on-demand pricing for consistent workloads.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, predictable performance and cost management for critical trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer-facing applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run consistent workloads for production management, supply chain logistics, and data analytics, benefiting from predictable costs and capacity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable infrastructure for patient record systems, diagnostics, and research, where consistent availability and cost control are paramount.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers rely on consistent access to case management, document processing, and client communication tools, benefiting from stable cloud costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a pricing model that allows you to pre-purchase compute capacity on Azure for a one or three-year term. This commitment provides significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a specific VM size and region for a set term, you lock in a lower hourly rate for your compute resources, leading to substantial cost savings over the duration of the reservation.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
Azure Reserved Instances offer flexibility. You can exchange your reservation for another if your needs change, subject to Azure's terms and conditions.
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.