Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_M128s, US West, 3 Years
Secure a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for your critical workloads in US West for a 3-year term, ensuring predictable performance and cost savings.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go for consistent workloads over 3 years.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee availability of specific VM types in your chosen region, preventing resource contention.
- Predictable Budgeting: Fixed costs for the 3-year term simplify financial planning and forecasting.
- Performance Consistency: Ensure your applications run on dedicated capacity, maintaining optimal performance levels.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard_M128s Virtual Machine instance located in the US West region. By committing to a reservation, you gain significant cost savings compared to on-demand pricing and ensure capacity availability for your essential computing needs.
This reservation is ideal for businesses with stable, predictable Azure compute requirements. It is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing cloud infrastructure for their organization's internal operations, ensuring their applications and services remain available and performant without unexpected cost fluctuations.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees the availability of the specified VM instance type in the chosen region.
- Cost Optimization: Offers a substantial discount over pay-as-you-go pricing for the 3-year term.
- Simplified Management: Reduces the need for constant monitoring of on-demand pricing and availability.
- Predictable Spend: Provides a fixed cost for the duration of the reservation, aiding budget accuracy.
- Azure Platform Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment and services.
This 3-year reservation is the smart choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking cost efficiency and guaranteed capacity on the Azure platform.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent Application Performance
Enable teams to guarantee the availability of compute resources for business-critical applications. Streamline operations by removing the variability of on-demand pricing and capacity constraints.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud deployments, virtual desktop infrastructure, business-critical workloads
Optimize Cloud Budget Predictability
Streamline financial planning by locking in compute costs for a 3-year term, significantly reducing expenditure compared to pay-as-you-go rates. Automate cost savings by committing to resources your organization consistently utilizes.
stable compute requirements, long-term cloud strategy, financial forecasting, cost-conscious IT departments
Meet Regulatory Compliance Needs
Enable teams to ensure their infrastructure resides in a specific, compliant geographic region for the duration of the commitment. Support regulatory requirements by maintaining a consistent and auditable compute environment.
data residency requirements, industry-specific compliance, secure data processing, audit trails
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Provides significant cost savings over pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
Standard_M128s VM Type
Offers a specific configuration optimized for memory-intensive workloads, ensuring performance for demanding applications.
US West Region
Guarantees capacity in a specific geographic location, crucial for latency-sensitive applications and data residency.
Reserved Instance Pricing
Locks in a discounted rate, making cloud spend more predictable and easier to budget.
Capacity Assurance
Ensures that the specified VM instance type is available when needed, preventing deployment delays.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require predictable performance and cost management for trading platforms, risk analysis, and core banking systems, making reserved instances ideal for stable workloads.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations often have strict data residency and compliance requirements (like HIPAA) and need consistent availability for patient record systems and research applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for operational technology, supply chain management, and IoT data processing, benefiting from guaranteed capacity 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 are essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine resources in a particular region for a 1-year or 3-year term. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term, you pay a lower hourly rate for the VM instance than if you were to use it on-demand. This is ideal for workloads with consistent usage patterns.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
Generally, Reserved Instances are tied to the specific VM size and region purchased. Modifications or exchanges may be possible under certain conditions, but it is best to plan your needs carefully 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.