Microsoft Reserved VM Instance, Standard_NC6s_v3, 1 Year
Secure predictable performance and cost savings for your Azure workloads with a 1-year Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_NC6s_v3 instance type in US West.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent workloads.
- Capacity Assurance: Reserve compute capacity in a specific Azure region for guaranteed availability.
- Performance Predictability: Ensure consistent performance for compute-intensive applications.
- Simplified Management: Streamline budgeting and financial forecasting for your Azure infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard_NC6s_v3 Virtual Machine instance located in the US West region. By committing to a reservation, you secure discounted pricing and guaranteed capacity for your chosen VM type, ensuring consistent performance and availability for your critical applications.
This reservation is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations with predictable, long-term compute needs. IT Managers and IT Professionals can use this to optimize cloud spending, ensure resource availability for demanding workloads like AI/ML training or high-performance computing, and simplify financial planning for their Azure footprint.
- Reserved Instance Pricing: Benefit from significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantee compute capacity in the US West region for your specific VM size.
- Flexible Instance Type: Access the Standard_NC6s_v3, optimized for GPU-intensive workloads.
- 1-Year Term: Commit to a 12-month term for cost predictability and savings.
- Azure Platform: Runs on Microsoft Azure's global infrastructure.
Optimize your Azure cloud spend and ensure resource availability with a predictable 1-year reservation for your Standard_NC6s_v3 instances.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent AI/ML Training Performance
Enable teams to run demanding AI and machine learning training jobs without interruption or performance degradation. Streamline the development lifecycle by guaranteeing access to powerful GPU resources when needed.
cloud-based workloads, GPU-intensive computing, predictable resource demand, development environments
Optimize High-Performance Computing Costs
Organizations deploying high-performance computing (HPC) solutions can significantly reduce operational expenses. Businesses managing complex simulations or data analysis benefit from predictable pricing and guaranteed capacity.
scientific research, financial modeling, engineering simulations, batch processing
Guarantee Capacity for Critical Applications
Teams managing mission-critical applications that require consistent GPU acceleration can ensure availability. Streamline operations by removing the uncertainty of resource contention in shared cloud environments.
real-time analytics, video rendering, virtual desktop infrastructure, specialized software
Key Features
Standard_NC6s_v3 Instance Type
Access to powerful NVIDIA K80 GPUs and Intel Xeon E5 processors ideal for GPU-accelerated workloads.
1-Year Reservation Term
Commit to a 12-month period to secure discounted pricing and predictable costs for your Azure compute.
US West Region
Deploy your virtual machines in a specific Azure region to meet latency or data residency requirements.
Discounted Pricing
Benefit from lower rates compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
Capacity Assurance
Guarantee that the compute capacity you need will be available when you need it.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports advanced simulation, design, and AI-driven optimization for industrial processes and product development, often requiring significant GPU compute power.
Finance & Insurance
Enables complex financial modeling, risk analysis, fraud detection, and algorithmic trading that benefit from high-performance computing and GPU acceleration.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Facilitates medical imaging analysis, drug discovery simulations, genomic sequencing, and AI-powered diagnostics that demand substantial computational resources.
Education & Research
Provides researchers and academic institutions with the necessary GPU compute power for scientific simulations, data analysis, and AI model training in various disciplines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine types 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 money?
By committing to a 1-year term, you lock in a lower price for the Standard_NC6s_v3 instance in the US West region. This is ideal for workloads with predictable usage patterns, as it reduces your overall Azure compute expenditure.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing a reservation?
While the reservation is tied to a specific VM size and region, Azure offers flexibility. You may be able to exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, but it is best to plan your needs carefully before purchasing.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.