Microsoft Reserved VM Instance STANDARD_M128S
Secure a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for your business needs, ensuring continued operation and compliance with this 1-year subscription for STANDARD_M128S in US Central.
- Instance Type: Guarantees access to the STANDARD_M128S VM size for predictable performance.
- Term Commitment: Locks in resources for 1 year, providing cost stability and operational continuity.
- Geographic Location: Specifically for the US Central region, ensuring data locality and low latency.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based, offering a predictable operational expense for critical workloads.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure STANDARD_M128S Virtual Machine instance located in the US Central region. By reserving this instance, you commit to a specific VM size and region for a defined term, enabling predictable performance and cost management for your critical applications.
This reservation is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who require dedicated, consistent compute resources for their business operations. It fits into environments running essential applications, databases, or workloads that demand reliable performance and are subject to specific compliance or operational requirements.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Ensures the availability of the STANDARD_M128S VM size in the US Central region for the duration of the 1-year term.
- Cost Predictability: Offers a fixed cost for the reserved instance, simplifying budgeting and financial planning.
- Performance Consistency: Provides a stable computing environment for applications that require consistent performance levels.
- Operational Continuity: Supports uninterrupted business operations by securing essential compute resources in advance.
- Compliance Support: Helps meet data residency and operational requirements by reserving resources in a specific Azure region.
Secure essential compute resources with a predictable cost and guaranteed availability for your business-critical applications.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent Application Performance
Enable teams to run mission-critical applications without performance degradation. This reservation guarantees the availability of the STANDARD_M128S VM size, ensuring your core business functions operate reliably.
cloud-hosted applications, business-critical workloads, predictable performance needs, dedicated compute resources
Manage Cloud Spend Predictably
Streamline budgeting by locking in compute costs for a 1-year term. This provides financial predictability for essential IT infrastructure, avoiding unexpected spikes in operational expenses.
budget-conscious operations, long-term IT planning, fixed operational expenses, cloud cost optimization
Meet Data Residency Requirements
Automate compliance with data locality regulations by reserving instances in the specific US Central region. This ensures your data remains within defined geographic boundaries as required by policy.
regulatory compliance, data sovereignty, geographically specific deployments, secure data handling
Key Features
STANDARD_M128S VM Size
Provides a powerful and consistent compute environment suitable for demanding workloads.
1-Year Reservation Term
Offers cost savings and predictable budgeting over a defined commitment period.
US Central Region
Ensures data locality and low latency for users and applications within this geographic area.
Subscription Billing
Transforms capital expenditure into predictable operational expenses for easier financial management.
Guaranteed Capacity
Eliminates the risk of resource unavailability for your critical applications.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and predictable performance for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer-facing applications, often with strict data residency and compliance mandates.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable infrastructure for electronic health records (EHR), medical imaging, and patient management systems, demanding consistent uptime and adherence to HIPAA regulations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for production management, supply chain optimization, and IoT data processing, requiring stable performance and secure data handling.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations depend on secure, always-available systems for case management, document storage, and client communication, often with strict data privacy requirements.
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 region for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
What does STANDARD_M128S refer to?
STANDARD_M128S is a specific size of virtual machine offered by Microsoft Azure. It denotes a particular configuration of CPU, memory, and other resources designed for certain types of workloads.
Can I change the VM size or region after reserving?
Generally, reserved instances are tied to the specific VM size and region chosen at the time of purchase. Modifications may be possible under certain conditions or through specific Azure programs, but it is best to confirm current policies.
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.