Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_M64, 1 Year Term
Commit to a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance for a Standard_M64 size in US South Central for one year to lock in significant savings on your compute costs.
- Cost Savings: Secure discounted pricing compared to pay-as-you-go rates for predictable compute expenses.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantee availability of your specified VM instance type in your chosen region.
- Budget Predictability: Simplify financial planning with fixed costs for your essential cloud resources.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure your critical applications have consistent access to the required compute power.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_M64 size, committed for a one-year term in the US South Central region. It enables businesses to reserve compute capacity in advance, significantly reducing costs compared to on-demand pricing while ensuring resource availability for critical workloads.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this reservation is designed for organizations running consistent, long-term workloads on Azure. It integrates directly into your existing Azure environment, providing a cost-effective foundation for your cloud-based applications and services.
- Discounted Pricing: Achieve substantial savings on Standard_M64 VM instances through a one-year commitment.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve compute resources in the US South Central region, ensuring availability when you need it.
- Flexible Deployment: Apply the reservation to eligible VMs in your Azure subscription, offering operational flexibility.
- Simplified Management: Integrate seamlessly with your Azure environment for straightforward resource allocation.
- Cost Optimization: A strategic tool for managing cloud spend and maximizing the value of your Azure investment.
Optimize your Azure cloud spend and ensure resource availability with this cost-effective, one-year commitment for your critical compute needs.
What This Enables
Enable predictable cloud spending
Enable teams to forecast and control cloud compute expenses by locking in discounted rates for essential VM instances. Streamline financial planning and avoid unexpected cost overruns for your core applications.
consistent workloads, long-term cloud presence, budget-conscious operations, resource-intensive applications
Guarantee compute resource availability
Ensure critical business applications have dedicated compute capacity by reserving specific VM instance types. Protect against potential resource contention during peak demand periods, maintaining operational continuity.
mission-critical systems, high-availability requirements, performance-sensitive workloads, proactive capacity management
Optimize Azure infrastructure costs
Streamline your Azure environment by aligning compute resource commitments with actual usage patterns for long-running workloads. Automate cost reduction by leveraging pre-paid capacity for Standard_M64 instances.
cloud cost management, infrastructure optimization, long-term Azure strategy, efficient resource utilization
Key Features
Reserved Instance Pricing
Achieve substantial cost savings on Standard_M64 VM instances compared to pay-as-you-go rates through a one-year commitment.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantee the availability of your specified VM instance type in the US South Central region, ensuring your applications have the compute power they need.
Flexible Application
The reservation automatically applies to eligible running VMs within your Azure subscription, providing operational flexibility without manual intervention.
One-Year Term
Provides a predictable cost structure for a defined period, simplifying budgeting and financial forecasting for your cloud infrastructure.
Azure Integration
Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment, allowing for easy management and application of the reserved capacity.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and predictable performance for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer-facing applications, making reserved instances ideal for cost-effective capacity management.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations manage sensitive patient data and critical systems requiring consistent uptime for electronic health records and diagnostic tools, benefiting from guaranteed capacity and cost control.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for production monitoring, supply chain management, and IoT data processing, where consistent performance and predictable costs are essential for operational efficiency.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on secure, always-on access to case management, document storage, and client communication tools, where uninterrupted service and controlled IT spend are paramount.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a pricing model that allows you to pre-purchase compute capacity on Azure for a one or three-year term. This commitment provides significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does a Reserved VM Instance save my business money?
By committing to a specific VM instance type and region for a set term, you receive a substantial discount on the compute costs. This is ideal for workloads that run continuously or for predictable periods.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
While the commitment is for a specific instance type and region, Azure offers flexibility. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, though terms and conditions apply.
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.