Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_M64, US North Central, 3 Years
Commit to a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance for Standard_M64 in US North Central for 3 years to achieve significant cost savings on your predictable workloads.
- Cost Savings: Achieve up to 72% discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
- Commitment Term: Lock in pricing for a 3-year term, providing budget certainty for your critical applications.
- Instance Type: Guarantees availability of the Standard_M64 instance type in the US North Central region.
- Predictable Workloads: Ideal for steady-state applications and services that require consistent compute capacity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_M64 size, located in the US North Central region, with a commitment term of 3 years. By reserving capacity in advance, you gain significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring your predictable compute needs are met at a lower rate.
This reservation is designed for businesses that have consistent and predictable Azure compute requirements. IT Managers and IT Professionals can utilize this to optimize cloud spend for applications like databases, web servers, or line-of-business systems that run continuously, providing a stable and cost-effective foundation for their operations.
- Discounted Pricing: Secure substantial savings on compute costs for the duration of the 3-year term.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantees the availability of Standard_M64 instances in the specified Azure region.
- Budget Predictability: Provides a fixed cost for compute, simplifying financial planning for cloud resources.
- Performance Assurance: Ensures consistent performance for your critical applications by reserving capacity.
- Simplified Management: Integrates directly into your Azure environment for straightforward resource allocation.
Optimize your Azure cloud investment with predictable pricing and guaranteed capacity for your essential business applications.
What This Enables
Optimize Cloud Spend for Steady Workloads
Enable teams to significantly reduce their Azure compute costs by committing to a 3-year reservation for predictable workloads. Streamline budgeting and financial forecasting with fixed pricing for essential virtual machines.
cloud infrastructure, predictable workloads, cost optimization, Azure environment, long-term planning
Guarantee Compute Capacity Availability
Ensure critical business applications have consistent access to the Standard_M64 compute resources they require. Protect against potential service disruptions caused by fluctuating demand or resource scarcity in the US North Central region.
mission-critical applications, business continuity, Azure resource management, stable performance
Simplify Azure Cost Management
Automate cost reductions for your Azure virtual machines by locking in discounted rates for a 3-year term. Provide IT managers with a clear understanding of their cloud expenditure for key infrastructure components.
IT budget management, cloud financial operations, Azure subscription management, operational efficiency
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Locks in the lowest possible pricing for your compute resources, providing maximum cost savings over the long term.
Standard_M64 Instance Type
Provides a specific, high-performance compute configuration suitable for demanding applications and workloads.
US North Central Azure Region
Ensures your compute resources are located in a specific geographic area, meeting data residency or latency requirements.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantees that the specified VM instance type will be available when you need it, preventing deployment delays.
Significant Discount
Offers up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, directly reducing your cloud operational expenses.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, cost-effective compute for core banking systems and trading platforms, benefiting from predictable pricing and guaranteed capacity for regulatory compliance and operational continuity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run critical operational systems, IoT platforms, and data analytics tools on Azure, requiring consistent performance and predictable costs to manage production schedules and supply chain logistics.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and research organizations utilize Azure for patient record systems, research data processing, and telehealth services, where consistent availability and cost control are paramount for patient care and compliance.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups rely on Azure for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer relationship management, benefiting from reserved instances to ensure smooth operations during peak seasons and predictable cost structures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine types 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.
Who should purchase a Reserved VM Instance?
Businesses with predictable, steady-state Azure compute workloads are ideal candidates. This includes applications like databases, web servers, or line-of-business systems that run continuously and require consistent resources.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchasing an RI?
Azure Reserved Instances offer flexibility. You can exchange or cancel RIs, though terms and conditions apply, and partial refunds may be subject to certain conditions. It is best to consult Azure documentation or a Zent Networks specialist for specific details.
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.