Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_E2s_v5 1 Year
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_E2s_v5 in US East 2 for one year to achieve significant cost savings on your Azure workloads.
- Predictable Pricing: Lock in lower rates for your compute resources over a 1-year term.
- Optimized Performance: Ensure consistent availability and performance for your critical applications.
- Cost Efficiency: Reduce your overall Azure spending compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
- Resource Commitment: Guarantee capacity for your essential virtual machines in a specific region.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard_E2s_v5 Virtual Machine instance located in the US East 2 region. By committing to a reservation, you secure a discounted rate on compute capacity, ensuring cost predictability and availability for your essential workloads.
This reserved instance is ideal for businesses running consistent, long-term workloads on Azure. It is suitable for IT Managers, System Administrators, and Business Owners who need to manage cloud expenditures effectively while maintaining reliable performance for their applications and services.
- Instance Type: Standard_E2s_v5 provides 2 vCPUs and 8 GiB memory.
- Region Specific: Deployed in US East 2, optimizing latency for local users.
- Commitment Term: A 1-year reservation period.
- Cost Savings: Significant reduction compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with the broader Azure ecosystem.
Secure your Azure compute resources with a 1-year reservation and gain predictable performance and cost savings.
What This Enables
Cost savings on consistent Azure workloads
Enable teams to reduce their monthly Azure expenditure by committing to a 1-year reservation for compute resources. This provides a predictable cost structure for applications with steady usage patterns.
Cloud infrastructure, Virtual machines, Compute resources, Azure services
Guaranteed compute capacity
Streamline operations by ensuring that the necessary virtual machine capacity is always available in the US East 2 region. This prevents performance degradation due to resource contention during peak times.
Application hosting, Production environments, Business-critical services, Azure deployments
Budget predictability for IT operations
Automate financial planning by locking in compute costs for a full year. This allows IT departments to forecast their cloud spending with greater accuracy and avoid unexpected overages.
IT budget management, Cloud cost control, Financial forecasting, Operational stability
Key Features
1-Year Reservation Term
Achieve significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing by committing to a 1-year term.
Standard_E2s_v5 Instance Type
Utilize a virtual machine configuration optimized for general-purpose compute needs with 2 vCPUs and 8 GiB memory.
US East 2 Region
Ensure low latency and high availability for users and applications located in or near the eastern United States.
Azure Integration
Seamlessly integrate with other Azure services and management tools for a unified cloud experience.
Predictable Billing
Gain clear visibility into cloud costs with fixed pricing for the duration of the reservation.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable and cost-effective compute for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer portals, benefiting from predictable cloud costs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use cloud resources for production management, IoT data processing, and supply chain optimization, needing reliable and budget-friendly infrastructure.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and researchers rely on secure and consistent cloud environments for patient data management, analytics, and research, where cost predictability is crucial.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations utilize cloud for document management, client portals, and case management, benefiting from consistent performance and controlled costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific type of virtual machine in a particular region for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By pre-purchasing compute capacity, you lock in a lower hourly rate for your virtual machine. This is most effective for workloads that run continuously or have predictable usage patterns.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
While the reservation is tied to a specific instance type and region, Azure offers flexibility options. It's recommended to review Azure's reservation modification policies for details on exchanges or cancellations.
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.