Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard E2s v6 1 Year Subscription
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_E2s_v6, in US East 2 for one year to lock in predictable cloud computing costs.
- Predictable Pricing: Secure a fixed rate for your Standard_E2s_v6 VM in US East 2 for 12 months.
- Cost Savings: Achieve significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
- Resource Guarantee: Reserve compute capacity for your critical applications, ensuring availability.
- Simplified Management: Streamline cloud budgeting and forecasting with a pre-purchased commitment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use the Standard_E2s_v6 virtual machine size in the US East 2 region for a duration of one year. By purchasing this reservation, you secure a discounted rate compared to on-demand pricing, ensuring cost predictability for your consistent cloud workloads.
Ideal for businesses with stable and predictable compute needs, this reservation is designed for organizations that require dedicated resources for their applications. It integrates directly with your Microsoft Azure environment, allowing you to run essential business operations without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Instance Type: Standard_E2s_v6 offers a balance of vCPUs and memory for general-purpose workloads.
- Region Specific: Reserved for use exclusively within the US East 2 Azure region.
- Commitment Term: A fixed 1-year term provides cost certainty.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based, billed annually upfront.
- Cost Optimization: Reduces overall cloud spend for sustained workloads.
Optimize your Azure spend and ensure resource availability for your critical applications with this one-year reserved instance commitment.
What This Enables
Optimize Cloud Spend for Stable Workloads
Enable teams to reduce monthly cloud expenditures by committing to a specific VM size and region for a set term. This strategy ensures predictable costs for applications with consistent performance demands.
Dedicated application servers, business-critical databases, continuous integration environments
Guarantee Compute Capacity
Streamline operations by ensuring that essential virtual machines are always available without performance degradation. This reservation guarantees that the compute resources will be provisioned for your specific needs.
Production web servers, core business applications, virtual desktop infrastructure
Simplify Cloud Budgeting and Forecasting
Automate financial planning by locking in the price for your compute resources over a 12-month period. This eliminates budget surprises and aids in more accurate financial forecasting.
Financial reporting systems, ERP backends, CRM platforms
Key Features
Standard_E2s_v6 Instance Size
Provides a balanced configuration of vCPUs and memory suitable for a wide range of general-purpose workloads.
US East 2 Region
Ensures your compute resources are located in a specific geographic area for latency or compliance requirements.
1-Year Commitment Term
Offers significant cost savings over pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
Subscription Billing
Allows for easier financial planning and management of cloud expenses.
Azure Integration
Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure environment for straightforward deployment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable and cost-effective compute for core banking systems, trading platforms, and risk analysis tools.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize reserved instances for running production management software, supply chain logistics, and data analytics for operational efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and research facilities need reliable compute for electronic health records, patient management systems, and scientific simulations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations depend on consistent performance for case management software, document processing, and client communication platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use specific virtual machine types in a particular region for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years. This commitment allows you to receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save me money?
By committing to a 1-year term, you lock in a lower price for your compute resources. This is ideal for workloads that run consistently, as it reduces your overall cloud spending compared to on-demand rates.
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. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, though terms may apply.
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.