Microsoft Reserved VM Instance STANDARD_M24MS_V2 1 Year
Commit to a 1-year reservation for Microsoft Azure STANDARD_M24MS_V2 virtual machines in US South Central to lock in significant cost savings on your cloud infrastructure.
- Cost Savings: Benefit from reduced hourly rates compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for your chosen VM instance.
- Predictable Spending: Gain financial predictability with a fixed commitment for your Azure compute resources.
- Resource Assurance: Ensure availability of your specific VM instance type in the US South Central region for the duration of the term.
- Optimized Performance: Utilize the STANDARD_M24MS_V2 instance, designed for memory-intensive workloads, with guaranteed capacity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure STANDARD_M24MS_V2 virtual machine instance located in the US South Central region. By committing to this reservation, you secure a discounted rate on compute capacity, ensuring cost efficiency and predictable spending for your cloud operations.
This reservation is ideal for businesses, including IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies, that have consistent and predictable workloads running on Azure. It is designed to be deployed within your existing Azure environment, providing a cost-effective way to manage memory-intensive applications and services.
- Discounted Pricing: Achieve significant savings over pay-as-you-go rates for the specified VM instance.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantee that the STANDARD_M24MS_V2 instance type is available when you need it in the US South Central region.
- 1-Year Term: Lock in your discounted rate for a full year, providing budget certainty.
- Azure Platform: This reservation applies to Microsoft Azure's robust and scalable cloud computing platform.
- Memory Optimized: The STANDARD_M24MS_V2 instance is specifically designed for memory-intensive applications.
Secure your Azure compute costs and ensure resource availability with this 1-year reserved VM instance, perfect for SMB and mid-market cloud strategies.
What This Enables
Cost Optimization for Consistent Workloads
Enable teams to significantly reduce their Azure cloud expenditure by committing to a 1-year reservation for specific VM instances. Streamline budgeting with predictable monthly costs for essential compute resources.
stable cloud deployments, predictable resource needs, ongoing application hosting, cost-conscious IT management
Ensuring Capacity for Memory-Intensive Applications
Guarantee the availability of memory-optimized STANDARD_M24MS_V2 instances for critical applications that demand substantial RAM. Automate the process of securing necessary compute resources without manual intervention.
database hosting, in-memory analytics, large-scale caching, performance-sensitive applications
Financial Planning for Cloud Infrastructure
Streamline financial planning by locking in compute costs for a full year, mitigating the risk of fluctuating pay-as-you-go prices. Provide clear visibility into cloud operational expenses for better budget management.
annual IT budgeting, financial forecasting, operational expense management, long-term cloud strategy
Key Features
1-Year Commitment
Locks in a discounted price for the duration, providing cost certainty and protecting against future price increases.
STANDARD_M24MS_V2 Instance Type
Provides a memory-optimized virtual machine suitable for demanding applications like large databases or in-memory analytics.
US South Central Region
Ensures your compute resources are located in a specific geographic area, meeting data residency or performance needs.
Reserved Capacity
Guarantees that the specified VM instance type will be available when you need it, preventing deployment delays.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure environment for easy management and deployment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, predictable costs for their high-performance computing needs, including large databases and analytics platforms, making reserved instances a strategic cost-saving measure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run complex simulation, IoT data processing, and ERP systems that require consistent compute power, benefiting from the cost predictability and resource assurance of reserved instances.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of sensitive data and utilize memory-intensive applications for research, diagnostics, and patient management, requiring reliable and cost-effective cloud infrastructure.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups rely on cloud services for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer analytics, where consistent performance and controlled operational expenses are critical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a commitment to use a specific virtual machine type 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 me money?
By committing to a 1-year term, you pay a lower hourly rate for the STANDARD_M24MS_V2 instance than you would if you paid for it on a month-to-month basis. This is ideal for workloads that run continuously.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
While you cannot change the specific instance type or region of an existing reservation, Azure offers flexibility through the Azure Reservations exchange. You may be able to exchange your reservation for a different one, subject to certain conditions.
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.