Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_M128 US West
Commit to a 3-year Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_M128 size in the US West region to lock in cost savings and ensure capacity.
- Cost Savings: Benefit from significantly reduced hourly rates compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantee availability of compute capacity in the specified Azure region and instance type when you need it.
- Budget Predictability: Lock in pricing for three years, simplifying financial planning and avoiding unexpected cost fluctuations.
- Compliance and Operations: Ensure continuous operation of critical applications and services by reserving necessary resources.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year commitment for a Microsoft Azure Reserved Virtual Machine Instance of the Standard_M128 size, located in the US West region. By purchasing this reservation, you commit to using specific Azure compute resources for a set term, enabling significant cost reductions compared to on-demand pricing.
This reservation is ideal for businesses with stable, predictable Azure compute needs. It is utilized by IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies to manage their cloud infrastructure, ensuring consistent performance and cost efficiency for their own operational applications and services.
- Predictable Pricing: Secure a fixed price for your Azure compute resources over a 3-year term.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve compute capacity in advance, ensuring availability for your critical workloads.
- Cost Optimization: Achieve substantial savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent usage.
- Simplified Management: Streamline cloud cost management with a clear, long-term commitment.
- Resource Assurance: Ensure your applications have the necessary compute power available when needed.
Secure your Azure compute resources and optimize cloud spending with a long-term Reserved VM Instance commitment.
What This Enables
Commit to predictable Azure compute costs
Enable teams to secure significant discounts on Azure virtual machines by committing to a 3-year term. This ensures predictable monthly billing and avoids unexpected cost increases for stable workloads.
cloud infrastructure, predictable workloads, cost management, Azure deployments, business operations
Guarantee compute resource availability
Ensure critical business applications have guaranteed access to compute resources in the US West region. This reservation prevents capacity-related outages and maintains operational continuity.
mission-critical applications, service continuity, cloud capacity planning, Azure infrastructure, business continuity
Streamline cloud financial management
Automate cost optimization for your Azure environment by pre-purchasing compute capacity. This simplifies budgeting and provides a clear financial outlook for your cloud infrastructure investments.
IT budget management, cloud cost control, financial planning, Azure resource allocation, operational efficiency
Key Features
3-Year Term Commitment
Locks in pricing for an extended period, providing budget certainty and protection against future price increases.
Standard_M128 Instance Size
Provides a specific, high-performance VM configuration suitable for demanding workloads.
US West Region
Ensures compute resources are located in a specific geographic area, meeting latency or data residency requirements.
Reservation Discount
Offers a significant reduction in hourly compute costs compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantees that the specified compute capacity will be available when needed, preventing provisioning delays or failures.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require highly available and predictable compute resources for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer-facing applications, making reserved instances ideal for cost control and guaranteed performance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and require consistent access to systems for electronic health records and medical imaging, necessitating reliable and cost-effective cloud infrastructure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for production management, supply chain optimization, and IoT data processing, benefiting from predictable costs and guaranteed capacity for their operational technology.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses rely on cloud services for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer engagement platforms, where stable pricing and resource availability are crucial for daily operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine resources for a 1- or 3-year term. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount on the hourly cost of those resources.
How does a Reserved VM Instance save money?
By committing to a 1 or 3-year term, you pay a lower hourly rate for the reserved capacity compared to the pay-as-you-go price. This discount is applied automatically to your Azure bill for matching usage.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing a reservation?
Azure Reserved Instances can be exchanged or cancelled with a termination fee, allowing for some flexibility. However, it is best to carefully plan your capacity needs before purchasing to minimize potential fees.
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.