Microsoft Reserved VM Instance Standard_M64s_v2
Commit to a 3-year Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_M64s_v2 series in US North Central to lock in significant cost savings and guaranteed capacity.
- Cost Savings: Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for your Standard_M64s_v2 instances.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee compute capacity is available when you need it in the specified Azure region.
- Predictable Billing: Simplify budgeting with a fixed, upfront cost for your 3-year commitment.
- Flexibility: Exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, offering adaptability for evolving needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance (RI) provides a commitment to use a specific VM type, Standard_M64s_v2, in the US North Central region for a 3-year term. By purchasing this reservation, you agree to a commitment that significantly reduces your hourly compute costs compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, while also ensuring capacity is available for your workloads.
This offering is ideal for businesses with stable, predictable Azure compute needs. IT Managers and IT Professionals can use these reservations to optimize cloud spend for critical applications, databases, or backend services that require consistent performance and availability. It fits into an existing Azure environment by applying the reservation discount to eligible running VMs.
- Significant Cost Reduction: Lock in lower prices for your Standard_M64s_v2 VM instances.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Ensure your compute resources are available in the US North Central region.
- Flexible Terms: Choose a 1-year or 3-year commitment to match your business needs.
- Simplified Management: Apply reservations automatically to matching workloads for effortless savings.
- Azure Hybrid Benefit: Combine with existing licenses for further cost optimization.
Optimize your Azure cloud spend and ensure resource availability with a predictable 3-year commitment for your Standard_M64s_v2 VMs.
What This Enables
Enable predictable costs for steady-state workloads
Enable teams to secure significant discounts on Azure compute costs for applications with consistent resource demands. Streamline cloud budget forecasting by committing to a fixed price for 3 years.
cloud-native applications, virtual desktop infrastructure, backend services, database hosting
Guarantee compute capacity for critical applications
Ensure that essential business applications, such as ERP systems or customer databases, always have the necessary compute resources available. Protect against potential service disruptions due to capacity constraints in the Azure region.
mission-critical systems, high-availability deployments, business continuity planning, production environments
Optimize spending for long-term Azure deployments
Streamline cloud financial management by locking in lower rates for VMs that will be utilized for an extended period. Automate cost savings by applying the reservation discount to eligible running instances without manual intervention.
long-term hosting, stable infrastructure, predictable resource utilization, cost-conscious IT operations
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Achieve the highest level of savings, up to 72%, compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for your Standard_M64s_v2 VM instances.
Standard_M64s_v2 VM Series
Access a specific, high-performance VM type optimized for memory-intensive workloads, ensuring your applications have the resources they need.
US North Central Region
Guarantee compute capacity within a specific Azure geographic region, crucial for latency-sensitive applications and data residency requirements.
Reservation Discount
Automatically apply cost savings to eligible running VMs, simplifying financial management and reducing overall Azure expenditure.
Capacity Reservation
Ensure that the compute capacity for your Standard_M64s_v2 instances is available when you need it, preventing potential downtime.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require predictable costs and guaranteed performance for critical trading platforms, risk management systems, and customer-facing applications to meet strict SLAs and regulatory demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and research organizations need reliable and secure infrastructure for electronic health records (EHR), medical imaging, and patient data management, often subject to HIPAA compliance and high availability requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on stable and cost-effective cloud resources for operational technology (OT) applications, supply chain management, and data analytics to maintain production efficiency and minimize downtime.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service businesses require consistent performance and cost control for case management software, document storage, and client communication tools to ensure operational continuity and client satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RI) is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machines for a 1-year or 3-year term. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount on the compute cost compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does a Reserved VM Instance save me money?
By committing to a specific VM type and region for a set term, you pay a lower hourly rate for the compute resources. This reservation discount is automatically applied to eligible running VMs in your Azure subscription.
Can I change my Reserved VM Instance if my needs change?
Azure offers flexibility with Reserved Instances. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, allowing you to adapt to evolving business requirements, 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.