Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_F2s_v2 US DOD East 3-Year Subscription
Secure predictable compute costs for your Azure workloads with a 3-year Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for Standard_F2s_v2 in the US DOD East region.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for your Standard_F2s_v2 instances.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantee availability of compute capacity in the US DOD East region for your critical applications.
- Budget Predictability: Simplify financial planning with a fixed monthly commitment over a 3-year term.
- Compliance Focus: Designed for U.S. Department of Defense environments, meeting specific security and compliance needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a specific VM size (Standard_F2s_v2) in a particular Azure region (US DOD East) for a 3-year term. By making this reservation, you secure a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring cost predictability and guaranteed capacity for your essential workloads.
This offering is ideal for businesses, including IT managers and IT professionals within SMB and mid-market companies, that require consistent and reliable compute resources for their applications. It fits into environments with predictable usage patterns, such as production servers, development/test environments, or critical business applications hosted on Azure.
- Discounted Pricing: Achieve substantial savings on Azure compute costs.
- Capacity Assurance: Reserve compute resources to ensure availability when you need them.
- 3-Year Commitment: Lock in pricing and capacity for an extended period.
- Specific Region: Tailored for deployments within the US DOD East Azure region.
- Compliance Ready: Supports U.S. Department of Defense specific requirements.
Optimize your Azure spend and ensure resource availability with this cost-effective 3-year reserved instance for your business.
What This Enables
Commit to predictable Azure compute costs
Enable teams to secure discounted pricing on Azure compute resources by committing to a specific VM size and region for a 3-year term. This streamlines financial planning and reduces the risk of unexpected cost overruns for essential workloads.
predictable workloads, cost optimization, long-term cloud strategy, Azure deployments
Guarantee compute capacity for critical applications
Ensure the availability of Standard_F2s_v2 virtual machines in the US DOD East region, preventing performance degradation or downtime during periods of high demand. This reservation provides peace of mind for business-critical applications.
high-availability requirements, production environments, resource-intensive applications, Azure US DOD East
Support U.S. Department of Defense compliance needs
Organizations deploying applications within U.S. Department of Defense environments can utilize this reserved instance to meet specific regional and compliance requirements. It ensures that your compute resources are provisioned in a compliant and secure manner.
government contracts, defense sector IT, secure cloud deployments, regulatory adherence
Key Features
Standard_F2s_v2 VM Size
Provides a balance of compute and memory resources suitable for a wide range of business applications.
US DOD East Azure Region
Ensures data residency and compliance for U.S. Department of Defense specific requirements.
3-Year Commitment Term
Locks in significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable long-term usage.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantees that the specified compute capacity will be available when needed, preventing performance bottlenecks.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable monthly billing, simplifying financial forecasting and management.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This instance is specifically designed for U.S. Department of Defense environments, meeting stringent security and compliance requirements for government agencies.
Defense & Aerospace
Organizations in the defense sector often require dedicated, secure, and compliant cloud infrastructure, making this reserved instance a suitable choice for critical workloads.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers may use this instance for hosting operational technology (OT) applications, supply chain management systems, or IoT data processing that requires consistent performance and regional availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machines in a particular region for a 1-year or 3-year term. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term for the Standard_F2s_v2 VM in the US DOD East region, you are pre-purchasing compute capacity at a lower rate than if you paid for it on a monthly, on-demand basis.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
Reserved Instances are specific to the VM size and region purchased. While Azure offers some flexibility through the Azure Hybrid Benefit or the ability to exchange reservations, direct changes to the reserved instance itself are not typically supported without specific Azure 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.