Microsoft Reserved VM Instance STANDARD_M128S_V2
Secure predictable costs for your critical Azure workloads with a 3-year Microsoft Reserved VM Instance commitment for the STANDARD_M128S_V2 instance type in US North Central.
- Cost Savings: Lock in significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for your chosen VM instance over a 3-year term.
- Predictable Budgeting: Eliminate cost uncertainty for your essential Azure compute resources, simplifying financial planning.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve compute capacity in the specified Azure region, ensuring availability for your demanding applications.
- Continued Operation: Maintain uninterrupted service for your business-critical applications by securing dedicated resources.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure STANDARD_M128S_V2 virtual machine instance in the US North Central region. By committing to a reservation, you secure a discounted rate compared to on-demand pricing, ensuring cost predictability and guaranteed capacity for your essential Azure compute needs.
This reservation is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations running consistent, long-term workloads on Azure. IT Managers and IT Professionals can utilize this to optimize cloud spend for applications requiring significant and predictable compute power, fitting seamlessly into their existing Azure environment.
- Discounted Pricing: Achieve substantial savings on your Azure compute costs through a 3-year commitment.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantee the availability of STANDARD_M128S_V2 instances in the US North Central region.
- Budget Predictability: Forecast your Azure spending with greater accuracy for critical workloads.
- Simplified Management: Streamline cloud cost management by pre-purchasing compute resources.
- Azure Optimization: Enhance your Azure cost optimization strategy with reserved instances.
Optimize your Azure cloud spend and ensure consistent performance for your business-critical applications with this 3-year Reserved VM Instance.
What This Enables
Optimize Cloud Spend for Consistent Workloads
Enable teams to significantly reduce Azure compute costs by committing to a 3-year reservation for the STANDARD_M128S_V2 instance. Streamline budgeting and forecasting by locking in predictable pricing for essential virtual machines.
long-term cloud deployments, predictable compute needs, cost-sensitive operations, Azure cloud environments
Ensure Capacity for Business-Critical Applications
Guarantee the availability of STANDARD_M128S_V2 compute capacity in the US North Central region, preventing potential downtime for vital business applications. Protect against unexpected price increases and ensure consistent performance.
high-availability requirements, mission-critical systems, stable Azure deployments, performance-sensitive workloads
Simplify Azure Cost Management
Automate cost optimization by pre-purchasing compute resources, reducing the complexity of managing on-demand VM expenses. Provide IT teams with a clear and manageable cloud expenditure.
managed cloud environments, IT operational efficiency, cloud resource planning, budget adherence
Key Features
3-Year Commitment
Achieve substantial discounts on Azure compute costs compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
STANDARD_M128S_V2 Instance Type
Access a powerful VM instance suitable for memory-intensive workloads and enterprise applications.
US North Central Region
Ensure low latency and high availability for users and applications located within this geographic area.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantee the availability of compute capacity, preventing potential resource contention issues.
Billing Model Subscription
Manage cloud expenses through a predictable subscription, simplifying financial planning.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require consistent, high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and core banking operations, benefiting from predictable costs and guaranteed capacity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize Azure for production management, IoT data processing, and supply chain optimization, needing reliable compute resources with predictable costs to maintain operational efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations rely on Azure for patient data management, research, and analytics, where compliance and continuous availability are paramount, making reserved instances a cost-effective solution.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers use Azure for document management, case management, and client portals, benefiting from cost predictability for their essential IT infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a pricing model that allows you to commit to using specific Azure virtual machine types in a particular region for a 1- or 3-year term in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go prices. It reserves capacity in the Azure datacenter.
How does this reservation save my business money?
By committing to a 3-year term for the STANDARD_M128S_V2 instance in US North Central, you lock in a lower hourly rate for the compute cost of that VM. This is ideal for workloads that run consistently, as it significantly reduces your overall Azure expenditure over the reservation period.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing a reservation?
While you cannot change the VM size or region of an existing reservation directly, Azure offers flexibility. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, or purchase new reservations for different configurations as your needs evolve.
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.