Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_E8-4ds_v5, US East, 1 Year Subscription
Secure a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_E8-4ds_v5 in US East for a 1-year term, providing predictable performance and cost savings for your critical workloads.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go for consistent workloads.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your essential applications and services.
- Predictable Billing: Simplify budgeting with fixed costs over the 1-year commitment.
- Optimized Resource Allocation: Ensure your virtual machines have the dedicated power they need.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Microsoft Reserved Virtual Machine Instance, specifically the Standard_E8-4ds_v5 series, located in the US East region for a 1-year commitment. It allows businesses to pre-purchase compute capacity at a discounted rate, ensuring consistent performance and cost predictability for their essential cloud-based applications.
Ideal for SMBs and mid-market companies with stable, long-term compute needs, this reserved instance is designed for organizations that rely on specific VM configurations for their daily operations. It integrates directly into your existing Microsoft Azure environment, providing a foundational element for your IT infrastructure without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Dedicated Compute: Guarantees access to specific VM hardware for consistent performance.
- Cost Optimization: Offers significant savings over pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
- 1-Year Term: Provides a fixed commitment for budget certainty and planning.
- US East Region: Ensures low latency and high availability for users in or near this geographic area.
- Standard_E8-4ds_v5 Series: Delivers a balanced configuration of compute and memory for general-purpose workloads.
Ensure your critical applications run efficiently and predictably with this cost-effective, reserved compute solution.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent Application Performance
Enable teams to run critical business applications without performance degradation due to fluctuating resource availability. This reservation guarantees dedicated compute power, ensuring your essential services remain responsive and reliable for your users.
production workloads, business-critical applications, stable compute needs, cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud environments
Streamline Cloud Cost Management
Streamline budgeting and financial planning by locking in compute costs for a 1-year term. This predictable pricing model eliminates unexpected spikes in cloud expenditure, allowing for more accurate financial forecasting.
budget-conscious organizations, predictable resource usage, financial planning, operational expense optimization, long-term IT strategy
Automate Resource Allocation for Stability
Automate the allocation of dedicated compute resources, ensuring your virtual machines are always provisioned with the necessary power. This reduces the risk of downtime or performance issues caused by resource contention.
server consolidation, virtual desktop infrastructure, web hosting, database servers, development and testing environments
Key Features
Reserved Instance Commitment
Achieve significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads over the 1-year term.
Standard_E8-4ds_v5 VM Type
Benefit from a balanced configuration of compute and memory optimized for a wide range of general-purpose business applications.
US East Region Deployment
Ensure low latency and high availability for your users and customers located in or near the eastern United States.
1-Year Subscription Term
Gain budget predictability and simplify financial planning with fixed costs over a defined commitment period.
Microsoft Azure Integration
Seamlessly integrate this compute resource into your existing Microsoft Azure environment for unified management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer data management, benefiting from predictable costs and guaranteed capacity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use cloud resources for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics, needing reliable performance for critical production systems.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers rely on secure and consistent access to patient data, electronic health records, and diagnostic tools, where uptime and performance are paramount.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations manage sensitive client data and require consistent performance for case management, document processing, and client communication tools.
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 (e.g., 1 year or 3 years). In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to the pay-as-you-go pricing.
Who should purchase a Reserved VM Instance?
Businesses with stable, predictable, and long-term compute needs are ideal candidates. If you know you will be running specific VM workloads consistently, reserving capacity can lead to substantial cost savings.
Can I change the VM type or region after purchase?
While the commitment is for a specific VM type and region, Microsoft offers flexibility options. It is recommended to consult the specific terms and conditions or contact support for details on exchanges or modifications.
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.