Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_M128s, 1 Year Term
Secure a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for 1 year to guarantee capacity and reduce costs for your critical workloads in the US North Central region.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for predictable workloads.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee access to specific VM types and regions, preventing resource unavailability.
- Budget Predictability: Fixed costs for the 1-year term simplify financial planning and forecasting.
- Performance Consistency: Ensure your essential applications have the dedicated resources they require.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure STANDARD_M128S Virtual Machine instance in the US North Central region. By committing to a reservation, you secure the capacity and benefit from a significantly reduced rate compared to on-demand pricing, ensuring your critical applications have consistent access to compute resources.
This type of reservation is ideal for businesses with stable, predictable Azure compute needs. IT Managers and IT Professionals can use this to optimize cloud spending for long-running workloads, ensuring performance and availability for core business applications without the unpredictability of fluctuating on-demand costs.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees the availability of STANDARD_M128S VM instances in the specified region.
- Cost Optimization: Offers substantial savings over pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
- 1-Year Term: Provides a fixed commitment period for predictable budgeting and resource allocation.
- Azure Platform: Applies to compute resources within the Microsoft Azure cloud environment.
- Simplified Management: Reduces the complexity of managing fluctuating cloud compute costs.
Optimize your Azure cloud spend and ensure resource availability with this 1-year reserved VM instance, perfect for SMB and mid-market teams.
What This Enables
Guarantee Compute Capacity for Critical Workloads
Enable teams to ensure consistent performance and availability for essential business applications. Streamline resource allocation by pre-committing to specific VM instance types and regions.
stable workloads, predictable resource needs, cloud cost optimization, Azure deployments
Reduce Azure Cloud Spending Predictably
Automate cost reductions for long-running applications by locking in discounted rates. Streamline financial planning with fixed compute expenses for the 1-year term.
budget-conscious operations, ongoing application hosting, cloud financial management
Ensure Resource Availability During Peak Demands
Support teams in maintaining uninterrupted service during periods of high user activity or business demand. Protect against resource contention and ensure your applications remain accessible.
business continuity, high-availability requirements, service level agreement adherence
Key Features
Reserved Instance Commitment
Guarantees the availability of STANDARD_M128S VM instances in the US North Central region for a 1-year term.
Discounted Pricing
Provides significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates for predictable workloads.
1-Year Term
Offers a fixed commitment period, simplifying budget forecasting and financial planning.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly applies to your existing Microsoft Azure subscription for easy deployment and management.
Capacity Assurance
Ensures dedicated compute resources are available when needed, preventing performance bottlenecks.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and predictable performance for critical trading, analytics, and customer service applications, making reserved instances ideal for cost control and resource assurance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and require consistent access to EMR/EHR systems and research platforms, benefiting from guaranteed capacity and predictable costs for compliance and operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on stable IT systems for production management, supply chain logistics, and IoT data processing, where consistent resource availability and controlled cloud spending are crucial for operational efficiency.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers need reliable access to case management, document management, and client communication systems, benefiting from reserved instances to ensure performance and manage IT budgets effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific type of virtual machine in a particular Azure region for a set term (1 or 3 years). 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 1-year term for the STANDARD_M128S instance in US North Central, you lock in a lower hourly rate for the compute capacity. This is ideal for workloads that run continuously or have predictable usage patterns.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
Azure Reserved Instances can be exchanged for other reservations, or cancelled with a termination fee. It is best to carefully plan your capacity needs before purchasing to minimize the need for changes.
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.