Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_E8-4ds_v5 for 3 Years in US East 2
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_E8-4ds_v5, in US East 2 for 3 years to achieve significant cost savings on predictable workloads.
- Predictable Cost: Lock in pricing for your Standard_E8-4ds_v5 VM for 3 years, reducing operational expenses.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your critical applications in the US East 2 region.
- Optimized Spend: Ideal for steady state workloads, maximizing your cloud investment.
- Simplified Management: A straightforward subscription model for essential compute resources.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard_E8-4ds_v5 Virtual Machine in the US East 2 region. By committing to a reservation, you secure a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring cost predictability for your consistent compute needs.
This reserved instance is designed for businesses requiring dedicated virtual machine capacity for their core operations. It is suitable for IT Managers, System Administrators, and Business Owners who manage their own IT infrastructure and need reliable, cost-effective compute resources for applications, databases, or development environments.
- Instance Type: Standard_E8-4ds_v5, offering 8 vCPUs and 32 GiB memory.
- Region: US East 2, providing a specific geographic location for your deployment.
- Commitment Term: 3 years, enabling long-term cost optimization.
- Billing Model: Subscription based, offering predictable monthly or annual charges.
- Brand: Microsoft Azure, ensuring compatibility with the Azure ecosystem.
Secure your compute capacity and optimize your cloud budget with this 3-year reserved VM instance.
What This Enables
Cost savings for steady workloads
Enable teams to reduce cloud expenditure by committing to a 3-year reservation for the Standard_E8-4ds_v5 instance. This provides a predictable cost structure for applications with consistent resource demands.
production environments, database hosting, web servers, virtual desktops
Guaranteed compute capacity
Ensure consistent availability and performance for critical business applications by reserving compute capacity in the US East 2 region. This prevents unexpected scaling costs or performance degradation.
mission-critical applications, business continuity, disaster recovery sites, high-availability setups
Budget predictability
Streamline financial planning with a fixed 3-year cost for your virtual machines. This reservation eliminates budget uncertainty associated with fluctuating pay-as-you-go rates.
financial reporting, IT budget management, long-term infrastructure planning, cost control
Key Features
Standard_E8-4ds_v5 Instance Type
Provides 8 vCPUs and 32 GiB memory, suitable for memory-intensive workloads and general-purpose computing.
3-Year Commitment Term
Achieve significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for long-term, predictable usage.
US East 2 Region
Ensures your resources are located in a specific geographic area for performance and compliance needs.
Subscription Billing
Offers a predictable cost structure, simplifying financial management and budgeting.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrates seamlessly with the broader Azure ecosystem for a unified cloud experience.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable and predictable performance for trading platforms, risk analysis, and core banking systems, making reserved instances ideal for cost management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run consistent workloads for ERP systems, supply chain management, and production monitoring, benefiting from predictable costs and guaranteed capacity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable infrastructure for patient record systems, imaging analysis, and administrative functions, where cost predictability and consistent performance are crucial.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations rely on stable platforms for case management, document storage, and client communication, benefiting from reserved instance cost savings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance allows you to pre-purchase compute capacity for specific virtual machine types in a chosen region for a 1-year or 3-year term. This provides a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for steady-state workloads.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term, you lock in a lower price for the Standard_E8-4ds_v5 instance in US East 2. This is ideal for workloads that run continuously or have predictable usage patterns, maximizing cost efficiency.
Can I change the instance type or region after purchase?
Reserved Instances are specific to the instance type, region, and operating system chosen at the time of purchase. Modifications typically require exchanging or canceling the reservation, subject to Azure's policies.
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.