Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, STANDARD_M128S, US Central, 3 Years
Commit to a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance for the STANDARD_M128S size in US Central for three years to significantly reduce your compute costs and ensure capacity availability.
- Cost Savings: Secure up to 72% off pay-as-you-go prices for your STANDARD_M128S instances over a 3-year term.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee availability of compute capacity in the US Central region for your critical workloads.
- Predictable Spending: Lock in pricing for three years, simplifying budget management and forecasting for your Azure environment.
- Flexible Options: Apply reservations to eligible VMs, providing cost benefits without changing your application architecture.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a commitment to a Microsoft Azure Reserved Virtual Machine Instance for the STANDARD_M128S size, located in the US Central region, for a duration of three years. By committing upfront, you gain significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring your budget is optimized for consistent Azure compute needs.
This reservation is ideal for businesses with stable, predictable Azure compute requirements. IT Managers and IT Professionals can utilize this to manage costs for applications that require the specific performance characteristics of the STANDARD_M128S instance type, ensuring both financial efficiency and operational continuity within their Azure environment.
- Discounted Pricing: Achieve substantial savings on your Azure compute costs.
- Capacity Reservation: Ensure your required VM capacity is available when you need it.
- Budget Predictability: Lock in costs for a 3-year term, aiding financial planning.
- Simplified Management: Easily apply reservations to eligible virtual machines.
- Global Availability: Access this offering for the US Central region.
Optimize your Azure cloud spend and ensure resource availability with this 3-year Reserved VM Instance commitment for your business.
What This Enables
Enable Cost Optimization for Stable Workloads
Enable teams to significantly reduce their Azure cloud expenditure by committing to a 3-year term for specific VM instances. Streamline financial planning with predictable compute costs for applications with consistent resource demands.
cloud-native applications, predictable compute needs, long-term Azure deployments, cost-sensitive operations
Guarantee Compute Capacity Availability
Ensure critical business applications have guaranteed access to compute resources in the US Central region, preventing performance degradation or downtime. Protect against unexpected capacity constraints during peak demand periods.
mission-critical applications, high-availability requirements, production environments, business continuity planning
Simplify Azure Budget Management
Streamline financial forecasting and management by locking in compute prices for a 3-year period. Provide IT leadership with clear visibility into cloud operational expenses for standardized VM deployments.
budget-constrained IT departments, financial planning cycles, standardized infrastructure, operational expense management
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Lock in significant discounts and predictable pricing for your Azure compute resources over an extended period.
STANDARD_M128S Instance Size
Access a specific, high-performance VM configuration suitable for demanding workloads.
US Central Region
Ensure capacity and potentially lower latency for users and systems located within or near this geographic region.
Cost Savings
Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for eligible workloads.
Capacity Assurance
Guarantee the availability of compute capacity, reducing the risk of service interruptions due to resource constraints.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require predictable costs and guaranteed capacity for critical trading platforms, risk management systems, and customer-facing applications to meet stringent regulatory and performance demands.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on stable and cost-effective IT infrastructure for production management, supply chain optimization, and IoT data processing, often requiring long-term commitments for core operational systems.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need secure, reliable, and cost-efficient cloud resources for electronic health records, patient management systems, and research data, often subject to strict compliance and availability requirements.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses utilize cloud services for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer analytics, benefiting from predictable costs and assured capacity to handle seasonal demand fluctuations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine types 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 for the STANDARD_M128S instance in US Central, you pay a lower hourly rate for the compute capacity than if you were paying on demand. This is ideal for workloads that run continuously or have predictable usage patterns.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
Azure Reserved Instances offer flexibility. You can exchange or cancel RIs under certain conditions, though specific terms and potential fees apply. It is recommended to review Azure's RI modification 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.