Microsoft Reserved VM Instance STANDARD_HB60-30RS
Secure discounted Azure compute capacity with a 3-year Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for STANDARD_HB60-30RS in US South Central, ensuring predictable costs for your high-performance computing needs.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for your Azure compute.
- Predictable Spending: Budget effectively with fixed costs for your Azure virtual machines over a 3-year term.
- Capacity Assurance: Reserve specific VM instance types in a chosen region for consistent availability.
- Performance Optimization: Ensure access to the STANDARD_HB60-30RS instance type for demanding workloads.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a Microsoft Azure Reserved Virtual Machine Instance (RI) for the STANDARD_HB60-30RS type, located in the US South Central region, committed for a 3-year term. It provides a significant discount on compute costs compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring cost predictability and capacity assurance for your Azure deployments.
Businesses utilizing Azure for demanding computational tasks, such as scientific simulations, financial modeling, or complex data analytics, will benefit from this reservation. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals who need to manage cloud spending while guaranteeing the availability of specific high-performance VM instances for their organization's critical applications.
- Discounted Pricing: Achieve substantial savings on Azure compute costs over the 3-year commitment period.
- Budget Predictability: Stabilize your cloud expenditure with fixed pricing for reserved capacity.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantee the availability of STANDARD_HB60-30RS instances in the US South Central region.
- Performance Commitment: Ensure access to the specific hardware and performance characteristics of the HBv2 series VMs.
- Simplified Management: Integrate seamlessly into your existing Azure environment with straightforward reservation management.
Optimize your Azure spending and ensure consistent performance for your most demanding workloads with this 3-year Reserved VM Instance.
What This Enables
Enable High-Performance Computing Workloads
Enable teams to run demanding computational tasks, such as scientific simulations or complex data analysis, with guaranteed access to the STANDARD_HB60-30RS instance type. Streamline resource allocation and ensure consistent performance for critical research and development projects.
cloud computing, virtual machines, high-performance computing, Azure deployments, compute-intensive tasks
Optimize Azure Cloud Spending
Streamline cloud cost management by locking in discounted rates for Azure compute capacity over a 3-year term. Automate cost predictability for essential services, reducing financial uncertainty and improving budget accuracy for IT operations.
cloud cost optimization, subscription management, financial planning, Azure infrastructure, predictable expenses
Ensure Application Uptime and Availability
Automate the assurance of compute capacity for critical business applications that require the specific performance of HBv2 series VMs. Protect against service disruptions by reserving the necessary resources in the US South Central region.
business continuity, application availability, mission-critical systems, Azure resource management, service level agreements
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Achieve the maximum discount available on Azure compute costs by committing to a longer reservation period.
STANDARD_HB60-30RS Instance Type
Access specialized hardware optimized for high-performance computing, AI, and advanced analytics workloads.
US South Central Region
Ensure data locality and performance for users or applications within this specific geographic area.
Reserved Instance Pricing
Benefit from significantly lower per-hour rates compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantee that the specified VM instance type is available when you need it, avoiding potential provisioning delays.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
High-performance computing is often required for complex simulations, digital twins, and advanced analytics in manufacturing processes, making reserved instances for specialized VMs a strategic cost-saving measure.
Finance & Insurance
Financial modeling, risk analysis, and high-frequency trading platforms demand significant computational power and consistent availability, aligning with the benefits of reserved HB-series VMs for predictable, intensive workloads.
Education & Research
Academic and scientific research frequently relies on large-scale simulations and data analysis that benefit from the cost efficiencies and guaranteed capacity of reserved high-performance computing instances.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Genomic sequencing, drug discovery simulations, and advanced medical imaging analysis require substantial compute resources, making reserved instances a practical solution for managing costs and ensuring performance in these critical fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a pricing model that allows you to commit to using specific Azure virtual machine types in a particular region for a 1-year or 3-year term in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go prices. It guarantees capacity and reduces costs for predictable workloads.
How does this reservation save my business money?
By committing to a 3-year term for the STANDARD_HB60-30RS instance in US South Central, you lock in a lower per-hour rate for Azure compute. This significantly reduces your overall cloud spending compared to paying the on-demand price for the same resources.
What happens if my compute needs change?
While RIs are a commitment, Azure offers flexibility. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, though terms and conditions apply. It is best suited for workloads with predictable and consistent compute requirements.
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.