Microsoft Reserved VM Instance STANDARD_M128-32MS
Commit to a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance for the STANDARD_M128-32MS size in US Central for three years to lock in significant savings and ensure capacity.
- Cost Savings: Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantee availability of compute capacity in the specified region and availability zone.
- Predictable Billing: Benefit from a fixed cost over the 3-year term, simplifying budget management.
- Performance Assurance: Ensure your critical applications have the resources they need without unexpected spikes.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance (RI) provides a commitment to a specific VM size, STANDARD_M128-32MS, in the US Central region for a term of three years. By purchasing this reservation, you agree to a fixed price for the duration, significantly reducing your operational expenses for consistent Azure workloads.
This offering is ideal for businesses with predictable, long-term compute needs, such as IT Managers overseeing production environments, Business Owners running core business applications, or IT Professionals managing databases and critical services. It fits into any Azure deployment requiring stable performance and cost control.
- Significant Cost Reduction: Lock in lower prices for your Azure compute resources.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve compute capacity to ensure availability for your critical applications.
- Flexible Billing Options: Choose between upfront payment or monthly payments to match your cash flow.
- Simplified Management: Easily manage your reservations through the Azure portal.
- Workload Optimization: Ideal for steady-state workloads that do not require frequent scaling up or down.
Secure your Azure compute resources and optimize your cloud budget with a predictable, cost-effective Reserved VM Instance.
What This Enables
Enable predictable cloud spending
Enable teams to forecast and control Azure compute costs with a fixed price for three years. Streamline budgeting by eliminating variable pay-as-you-go expenses for consistent workloads.
long-term cloud deployments, steady-state workloads, predictable resource needs, cost-conscious IT operations
Guarantee compute capacity
Ensure critical applications have dedicated compute resources available when needed in the US Central region. Protect against potential capacity constraints during peak demand periods.
production environments, business-critical applications, high-availability setups, resource-intensive services
Optimize for consistent workloads
Streamline operations by securing discounted pricing for VMs that run continuously or with predictable usage patterns. Automate cost savings for stable application hosting.
database servers, web servers, application backends, virtual desktops, long-running batch jobs
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Locks in significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable, long-term Azure usage.
Specific VM Size (STANDARD_M128-32MS)
Ensures you have the exact compute, memory, and storage configuration required for your demanding workloads.
US Central Region
Guarantees compute capacity availability in a specific geographic location, crucial for latency-sensitive applications and data residency.
Capacity Reservation
Provides assurance that the compute resources will be available when you need them, preventing downtime due to capacity shortages.
Discounted Pricing
Offers substantial savings, allowing businesses to optimize their cloud budget and allocate resources more effectively.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require stable, high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and core banking operations, benefiting from predictable costs and guaranteed capacity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and require reliable systems for electronic health records (EHR) and medical imaging, necessitating consistent performance and adherence to strict compliance standards.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use cloud resources for operational technology (OT) integration, supply chain management, and data analytics, demanding consistent uptime and cost control for critical production systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on secure, always-available platforms for case management, document storage, and client communication, where predictable costs and performance are paramount.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine types in a particular region for a one or three-year term. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does a Reserved Instance save me money?
By committing to a specific VM size and region for a set term, you pay a lower rate for the compute capacity. This is ideal for workloads that run continuously or have predictable usage patterns, as it effectively pre-purchases capacity at a discount.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing an RI?
Azure Reserved Instances are tied to the specific VM size and region purchased. While you can exchange or cancel RIs under certain conditions, it is best to ensure your chosen configuration aligns with your long-term needs before purchase.
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.