Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_M96MS_V2, 1 Year Term
Optimize your cloud spending with a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance, securing capacity for your Standard_M96MS_V2 virtual machines for a 1-year term in the US South Central region.
- Discounted Pricing: Benefit from significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go VM pricing.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee availability of your specified VM type and region for predictable workloads.
- 1-Year Term: Commit to a 12-month period for consistent budgeting and operational planning.
- Optimized Performance: Ensure your critical applications have dedicated resources for consistent performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_M96MS_V2 size, located in the US South Central region, with a commitment term of 1 year. By reserving capacity, you gain access to discounted pricing on your Azure compute costs, ensuring a predictable expenditure for your essential virtual machines.
This solution is ideal for businesses with stable, predictable Azure workloads that require consistent performance and cost management. IT Managers and Business Owners can utilize this to control cloud spend for applications like databases, enterprise resource planning systems, or critical business services running on Azure.
- Cost Savings: Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for the committed term.
- Resource Commitment: Reserve specific VM sizes in a chosen region to ensure availability for your workloads.
- Predictable Billing: Lock in your compute costs for the duration of the 1-year term.
- Flexible Deployment: Apply reservations to eligible VMs within your subscription for seamless integration.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment and management tools.
Secure your Azure compute resources and reduce operational costs with this 1-year Reserved VM Instance commitment.
What This Enables
Enable Predictable Cloud Costs
Enable teams to lock in discounted pricing for consistent Azure compute needs. Streamline budgeting by knowing your exact monthly cloud infrastructure expenditure for critical services.
stable workloads, long-term projects, cost optimization initiatives
Ensure Application Availability
Guarantee the availability of Standard_M96MS_V2 VM instances in the US South Central region. Protect against potential resource contention during peak demand periods for essential business applications.
mission-critical applications, production environments, high-availability requirements
Optimize Resource Utilization
Automate cost savings for VMs that are consistently running and meet reservation criteria. Streamline the management of cloud resources by aligning spend with actual usage patterns.
dedicated servers, consistent compute demands, performance-sensitive workloads
Key Features
Reserved VM Instance
Achieve significant cost savings on Azure compute by committing to a specific VM size and region for a 1-year term.
Standard_M96MS_V2 VM Size
Access a powerful VM configuration suitable for demanding workloads, ensuring adequate performance for your business applications.
US South Central Region
Deploy your instances in a geographically relevant and well-connected Azure region, optimizing latency and compliance.
1-Year Commitment Term
Benefit from predictable costs and guaranteed capacity for a full year, simplifying financial planning and operational stability.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrate reserved capacity into your existing Azure environment, managed through standard Azure tools and portals.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require predictable costs and guaranteed performance for critical trading platforms, risk management systems, and customer-facing applications, often under strict regulatory compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and research organizations need reliable and cost-effective compute for electronic health records, medical imaging, and research data analysis, while adhering to HIPAA and other data privacy regulations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize Azure for operational technology, supply chain management, and IoT data processing, requiring consistent performance and cost control for their production and analytics workloads.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations rely on secure and performant cloud infrastructure for case management, document storage, and client collaboration, often with specific data residency and availability needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance allows you to pre-purchase Azure compute capacity for a 1-year or 3-year term in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees you have the capacity available in the chosen region and VM size.
How does this reservation save my business money?
By committing to a 1-year term for the Standard_M96MS_V2 VM in US South Central, you secure a lower hourly rate for your Azure compute costs. This reduces your overall cloud expenditure for predictable workloads.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
Azure Reserved Instances can be exchanged for other reservations, canceled, or modified, subject to Azure's terms and conditions. It is recommended to review the specific exchange and cancellation policies.
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.