Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_E2as_v5 3-Year Subscription
Secure consistent compute capacity with a 3-year Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_E2as_v5 series in US East 2.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices for predictable compute needs over three years.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve specific VM instance types for consistent availability.
- Performance Assurance: Ensure your critical workloads run on dedicated resources.
- Simplified Management: Subscription model simplifies budgeting and procurement.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance subscription provides a commitment to use the Standard_E2as_v5 instance type in the US East 2 region for a term of three years. By making this reservation, you secure a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring cost predictability for your essential cloud workloads.
This offering is ideal for businesses with stable, ongoing compute requirements that can commit to a three-year term. It ensures that the necessary virtual machine capacity is available when needed, supporting critical business applications and services without the variability of on-demand pricing.
- Instance Type: Standard_E2as_v5
- Region: US East 2
- Term: 3 Years
- Billing Model: Subscription
- Brand: Microsoft Azure
Optimize your cloud spend and ensure resource availability with this long-term compute reservation.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent Application Uptime
Enable teams to maintain uninterrupted service for critical business applications. This reservation guarantees the availability of specific VM instance types, reducing the risk of downtime due to resource contention.
production workloads, business-critical applications, stable compute needs, cloud deployments
Optimize Cloud Spend Predictably
Streamline budgeting by locking in compute costs for three years. This predictable pricing model helps financial teams forecast expenses accurately and avoid the volatility of on-demand rates.
long-term cloud strategy, financial planning, cost management, predictable workloads
Meet Performance Demands Reliably
Automate the provisioning of dedicated compute resources to meet consistent performance benchmarks. This ensures that applications requiring specific VM configurations perform as expected without degradation.
performance-sensitive applications, resource-intensive tasks, consistent operational requirements, cloud infrastructure
Key Features
3-Year Reservation Term
Commit to a longer term to achieve the maximum possible discount on compute costs.
Standard_E2as_v5 Instance Type
Access a specific, powerful virtual machine configuration optimized for memory-intensive workloads.
US East 2 Region
Deploy your resources in a geographically specific Azure region for latency or compliance needs.
Subscription Billing
Simplify financial management with a predictable, recurring billing cycle for your reserved capacity.
Azure Cost Savings
Significantly reduce your overall Azure compute expenditure compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, secure, and cost-effective compute for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer-facing applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on consistent IT infrastructure for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics to optimize production.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable and secure systems for patient records, diagnostics, and research, often with strict compliance requirements.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses depend on scalable and available systems for point-of-sale, inventory management, and customer engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine types in a given region for a one or three-year term. This commitment allows Microsoft to offer you a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term, you secure a substantially lower price per hour for the specified VM instance type. This predictability helps optimize your cloud budget for stable workloads.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
Reserved Instances can typically be exchanged for other reservations, or cancelled for a fee, depending on Azure's current policies. It is recommended to review the specific terms and conditions for any changes.
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.