Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_M128, US South Central, 1 Year
Secure a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for your critical workloads, guaranteeing capacity and predictable pricing for one year in the US South Central region.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go for consistent workloads.
- Capacity Assurance: Reserve compute capacity in advance to ensure availability for your applications.
- Predictable Billing: Benefit from a fixed monthly or annual cost for easier budget management.
- Performance Consistency: Maintain optimal performance for your essential business applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a one-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard_M128 Virtual Machine instance located in the US South Central region. By committing to a reservation, you secure dedicated compute capacity and benefit from significant cost savings compared to on-demand pricing for predictable workloads.
This reservation is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who manage cloud infrastructure. It ensures that essential applications and services have the necessary compute resources available without unexpected cost fluctuations, fitting seamlessly into existing Azure environments.
- Reserved Compute Capacity: Guarantees the availability of your specified VM instance type.
- Significant Cost Reduction: Offers lower pricing than pay-as-you-go rates for the reserved term.
- Flexible Billing Options: Choose between upfront payment or monthly payments for the one-year term.
- Azure Region Specific: Reservation applies to the US South Central Azure region.
- Simplified Management: Integrates directly with your Azure subscription for easy management.
This reserved instance provides SMB and mid-market organizations with a cost-effective and reliable way to manage their Azure compute resources for critical applications.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent Application Performance
Enable teams to guarantee the availability of compute resources for mission-critical applications. Streamline operations by eliminating the need for constant performance monitoring and reactive scaling for predictable workloads.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized infrastructure, dedicated application hosting
Optimize Cloud Spend for Steady Workloads
Automate cost savings for applications with consistent resource utilization over a one-year period. Streamline financial planning by locking in compute prices, avoiding the variability of pay-as-you-go rates.
long-term application hosting, steady-state workloads, predictable resource demands, cost-sensitive operations
Meet Regulatory Compliance for Data Residency
Enable teams to adhere to data residency requirements by reserving capacity in a specific Azure region. Support regulatory compliance by ensuring your data and applications are hosted within the US South Central geographic boundaries.
regulated industry deployments, data sovereignty requirements, geographically specific services, compliance-bound operations
Key Features
Reserved Compute Capacity
Guarantees that the specified VM instance type is available when you need it, preventing unexpected capacity shortages.
Discounted Pricing
Provides significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates for the duration of the one-year commitment.
One-Year Term Commitment
Offers a balance between cost savings and flexibility for businesses with predictable, ongoing Azure needs.
US South Central Region Specific
Ensures your compute resources are located in a specific geographic area, aiding in latency reduction and data residency compliance.
Subscription Integration
Seamlessly applies the reservation discount to your Azure bill, simplifying financial management and accounting.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and predictable performance for trading platforms, risk management systems, and customer-facing applications, making reserved instances ideal for cost control and capacity assurance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable access to patient data systems, diagnostic tools, and administrative applications, often with strict uptime requirements and data residency regulations that benefit from reserved capacity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for supply chain management, IoT data processing, and operational analytics, where consistent performance and predictable costs are crucial for maintaining production efficiency.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations rely on secure and available platforms for case management, document storage, and client communication, benefiting from cost-effective and dependable cloud infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a commitment to use a specific VM type in a particular region for a set term, typically one or three years. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount on the compute cost compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a reservation, you lock in a lower price for the compute capacity of your VM. This is most effective for workloads that run continuously or have predictable usage patterns, as it eliminates the higher per-hour cost of on-demand instances.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing a reservation?
Azure Reserved Instances offer some flexibility. You can exchange or cancel reservations, though terms and conditions apply. Modifications to VM size or region may be subject to specific Azure policies and potential adjustments in cost.
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.