Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_M64-16MS, US West, 3 Years
Secure significant cost savings on Azure compute resources with a 3-year Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_M64-16MS instance type in the US West region.
- Cost Savings: Lock in discounted pricing for your Azure compute capacity over a 3-year term.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee availability of specific VM instance types in your chosen region.
- Predictable Spending: Stabilize your cloud operational expenses with a fixed, upfront commitment.
- Performance: Ensure consistent performance for your critical workloads with dedicated resources.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a specific Azure VM instance type, Standard_M64-16MS, in the US West region for a 3-year term. By committing to this reservation, you gain significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring cost predictability and capacity assurance for your Azure deployments.
This offering is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations with stable, predictable Azure compute needs. IT Managers and IT Professionals can utilize these reservations to optimize cloud spend for long-running workloads, ensuring their applications have the necessary resources without unexpected cost fluctuations.
- Discounted Pricing: Achieve substantial savings on Azure compute costs.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantee the availability of Standard_M64-16MS instances in US West.
- Flexible Deployment: Apply the reservation to any matching VM instances within the specified region.
- 3-Year Term: Lock in pricing and capacity for an extended period, enhancing budget predictability.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment.
Optimize your Azure cloud investment with predictable costs and guaranteed capacity for your essential workloads.
What This Enables
Commit to Stable Azure Compute Costs
Enable teams to significantly reduce their Azure operational expenses by committing to a specific VM instance type for a 3-year term. Streamline budgeting and forecasting with predictable monthly or upfront billing for compute resources.
stable workloads, long-term cloud strategy, predictable resource needs, cost optimization initiatives
Guarantee VM Instance Availability
Ensure critical applications always have access to the required Standard_M64-16MS compute capacity in the US West region. Protect against potential Azure capacity constraints during peak demand periods.
business-critical applications, high-availability requirements, production environments, disaster recovery planning
Optimize Performance for Consistent Workloads
Automate the process of securing consistent performance for demanding, always-on workloads. This reservation ensures that your chosen VM instance type is available when needed, preventing performance degradation.
database servers, application backends, virtual desktops, continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Locks in pricing and capacity for an extended period, offering maximum cost savings and budget predictability.
Standard_M64-16MS Instance Type
Provides a specific, high-performance VM configuration suitable for memory-intensive workloads.
US West Region
Guarantees resource availability within a chosen geographic location, crucial for latency and compliance.
Discounted Pricing
Offers significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates, directly reducing cloud infrastructure costs.
Capacity Assurance
Ensures that the specified VM instance type is available when you need it in the selected region.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high availability and predictable performance for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer-facing applications, making reserved instances ideal for cost control and capacity assurance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and often run critical applications like Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems that demand consistent uptime and performance, aligning with the benefits of reserved capacity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for production planning, IoT data processing, and supply chain management, where stable and cost-effective compute is essential for operational efficiency.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on secure, always-on systems for case management, document storage, and client communication, benefiting from predictable cloud costs and guaranteed resource availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine resources in a particular 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 3-year term for the Standard_M64-16MS instance in US West, you pay a lower rate for the compute capacity than if you were to pay 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?
Reserved VM Instances are generally tied to the specific instance type and region purchased. While some flexibility may exist through reservation exchanges or modifications, it is best to plan your capacity 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.