Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_M128 US East 2 1 Year
Secure a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for one year in the US East 2 region with the Standard_M128 size, guaranteeing dedicated compute capacity and cost savings.
- Dedicated Capacity: Guarantees access to specific VM instances, preventing resource contention.
- Cost Savings: Offers significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
- 1-Year Term: Locks in pricing and capacity for a defined period, aiding budget predictability.
- Azure Platform: Applies to Microsoft Azure virtual machines, ensuring compatibility and performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Microsoft Reserved Virtual Machine Instance for the Standard_M128 size, located in the US East 2 Azure region, committed for a 1-year term. It ensures dedicated access to Azure compute resources, offering a cost-effective solution for stable, long-term workloads.
Businesses with consistent Azure compute needs, such as IT Managers overseeing production environments or Business Owners requiring reliable application performance, utilize these reserved instances. They fit into existing Azure deployments, providing a predictable cost structure for essential services and applications.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Ensures your specified VM size and region are always available.
- Cost Optimization: Reduces overall Azure spending for predictable, long-term usage.
- Performance Stability: Eliminates variability in performance often associated with shared resources.
- Simplified Budgeting: Provides a fixed cost for compute resources over the commitment term.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure environment.
This reserved instance is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to optimize Azure spending and ensure consistent performance for their critical applications.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent Application Performance
Enable teams to guarantee the availability and performance of critical business applications. This ensures that essential services remain accessible to users without interruption, supporting daily operations.
production environments, business-critical applications, stable workloads, Azure deployments
Optimize Cloud Spend for Predictable Workloads
Streamline budgeting by locking in compute costs for a full year. This provides significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for workloads with consistent resource demands.
long-term deployments, budget-conscious operations, stable resource requirements, cloud infrastructure
Secure Dedicated Azure Compute Resources
Automate the reservation of specific Azure VM instances, ensuring dedicated capacity is always available. This prevents resource contention and guarantees the performance profile of your chosen VM size.
dedicated infrastructure needs, performance-sensitive applications, Azure virtual machines, capacity planning
Key Features
Standard_M128 VM Size
Provides a substantial amount of memory and vCPUs suitable for memory-intensive enterprise applications.
US East 2 Region
Offers a specific geographic location for your compute resources, crucial for latency and data residency requirements.
1-Year Commitment
Secures a fixed price and dedicated capacity for 12 months, simplifying financial planning and guaranteeing resource availability.
Reserved Instance Pricing
Delivers significant cost savings compared to on-demand pricing for predictable, long-term Azure usage.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure environment, requiring no additional complex setup.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and performant systems for trading, risk management, and customer transactions, making dedicated and cost-predictable Azure resources essential for compliance and operational stability.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run mission-critical applications for production control, supply chain management, and data analytics that demand consistent uptime and predictable performance, aligning with the benefits of reserved Azure capacity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and require robust, reliable IT infrastructure for Electronic Health Records (EHR) and medical imaging, where consistent performance and cost management are critical for regulatory compliance and patient care.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on secure, always-on access to case management systems, document repositories, and client communication tools, necessitating stable and cost-effective cloud resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific type of virtual machine in a particular Azure region for a set term (1 or 3 years). In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this save money?
By committing to a Reserved Instance, you are essentially pre-purchasing compute capacity at a discounted rate. This is ideal for workloads that run continuously or have predictable usage patterns, as it lowers your overall Azure expenditure.
Can I change my VM size or region with a Reserved Instance?
Azure offers flexibility with Reserved Instances. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, though specific terms apply. It is recommended to carefully plan your capacity needs before purchasing.
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.