Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_M64ms, US Central, 1 Year
Secure your Microsoft Azure Standard_M64ms virtual machine in the US Central region with a 1-year reservation for predictable costs and guaranteed capacity.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for a full year.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee access to the specified VM instance type when you need it.
- Predictable Budgeting: Simplify financial planning with fixed monthly or upfront costs.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure your critical applications remain available without interruption.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a specific VM type, STANDARD_M64MS, in the US Central region for a 1-year term. By reserving capacity, you gain significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing while ensuring your compute resources are available when needed.
This offering is ideal for businesses, including SMBs and mid-market companies, that have stable and predictable workloads running on Azure. It is suitable for IT Managers or IT Professionals who need to manage cloud infrastructure costs effectively and guarantee the performance and availability of their applications.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees the availability of STANDARD_M64MS instances in the US Central region.
- Significant Cost Reduction: Offers lower pricing than pay-as-you-go for consistent workloads.
- Flexible Payment Options: Choose between upfront payment for maximum savings or monthly payments.
- Simplified Management: Integrates directly into your Azure subscription for easy administration.
- Commitment Term: A 1-year commitment provides a balance of savings and flexibility.
Ensure consistent performance and predictable cloud spending for your business-critical applications with this Azure Reserved VM Instance.
What This Enables
Guarantee Compute Capacity for Stable Workloads
Enable teams to ensure consistent availability and performance for applications with predictable resource needs. Streamline cloud cost management by locking in favorable pricing for a defined period.
cloud infrastructure, virtual machines, predictable workloads, cost optimization, application hosting
Optimize Azure Spending for Critical Applications
Streamline budgeting and financial forecasting by committing to a specific VM instance type and region. Automate cost savings by securing a discount compared to on-demand pricing.
cloud environments, financial planning, IT resource management, operational efficiency, Azure deployments
Maintain Compliance with Resource Guarantees
Enable teams to meet regulatory or internal policy requirements for resource availability and location. Automate the process of ensuring dedicated compute power is always provisioned.
regulated industries, data residency, application uptime, infrastructure planning, cloud governance
Key Features
1-Year Commitment Term
Provides a balance between cost savings and commitment flexibility for your Azure compute resources.
STANDARD_M64MS Instance Type
Access to a specific, high-performance virtual machine configuration suitable for demanding workloads.
US Central Region
Ensures your resources are located in a specific geographic area for latency or data residency requirements.
Reserved Capacity Pricing
Significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go rates, leading to predictable and lower cloud expenditure.
Azure Integration
Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment for straightforward management and billing.
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 control and guaranteed capacity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and often run critical applications for diagnostics and record management, necessitating reliable and cost-effective compute resources to meet operational and compliance demands.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for production management, IoT data processing, and supply chain optimization, benefiting from reserved instances to ensure consistent performance and predictable costs for these essential operations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers rely on secure and available systems for case management, document processing, and client communication, where predictable cloud costs and guaranteed resource access are crucial for efficient operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a pricing model that allows you to commit to using 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 reserving capacity, you lock in a lower price for the specified VM instance type and region. This is particularly beneficial for workloads that run continuously or have predictable usage patterns, as it reduces your overall Azure spending.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchasing?
While the core commitment is to the instance type and region, Azure offers flexibility. You can exchange or modify reservations under certain conditions, but it is best to plan your needs carefully before purchasing to maximize savings and minimize potential adjustments.
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.