Microsoft Standard_D2s_v5 Reserved VM Instance - 1 Year
Commit to a 1-year Microsoft Standard_D2s_v5 Reserved VM Instance in US East 2 for predictable cloud spending and guaranteed capacity.
- Cost Savings: Achieve significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve compute resources for consistent performance and availability.
- Predictable Budgeting: Lock in pricing for a full year to simplify financial planning.
- Azure Optimization: Ensure optimal resource allocation for your critical applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard_D2s_v5 Virtual Machine instance located in the US East 2 region. By committing to a reservation, you secure discounted pricing and guaranteed capacity for your compute resources, ensuring consistent performance and availability for your essential workloads.
Ideal for SMBs and mid-market organizations, this reserved instance is designed for businesses that require stable, predictable performance for their core applications. It helps manage cloud expenditure effectively, preventing unexpected cost spikes and ensuring that critical systems remain accessible without overprovisioning.
- Reserved Compute: Guarantees the availability of a Standard_D2s_v5 VM instance.
- Cost Reduction: Offers substantial savings over on-demand pricing for a 1-year term.
- Azure Region Specific: Deployed in US East 2 for optimal performance and compliance.
- Simplified Management: Streamlines cloud cost management with predictable billing.
- Performance Assurance: Ensures consistent performance for your business-critical applications.
Optimize your Azure environment with predictable costs and guaranteed resources for your business operations.
What This Enables
Predictable Cloud Cost Management
Enable teams to forecast and control cloud expenditure with fixed pricing for 12 months. Streamline budgeting by eliminating the variability of on-demand VM costs.
production workloads, stable application environments, financial planning, cost optimization
Guaranteed Compute Resource Availability
Ensure critical applications have consistent access to compute power, preventing performance degradation during peak usage. Automate resource allocation to meet defined service level objectives.
business-critical applications, high-availability deployments, performance-sensitive workloads, service continuity
Azure Infrastructure Optimization
Streamline the deployment of standardized VM configurations across your Azure environment. Automate the process of securing necessary compute resources for ongoing projects.
standardized deployments, development environments, testing environments, long-term projects
Key Features
1-Year Commitment
Lock in significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for a full year.
Standard_D2s_v5 Instance Type
Utilize a versatile VM size suitable for a wide range of general-purpose workloads.
US East 2 Region
Deploy your resources in a geographically strategic location for optimal performance and accessibility.
Guaranteed Capacity
Ensure your compute resources are always available when you need them.
Predictable Billing
Simplify financial management with consistent, fixed monthly charges.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require stable, secure, and cost-effective IT infrastructure to manage sensitive data and critical trading or operational applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers need reliable compute resources for operational technology, supply chain management, and business applications that demand consistent performance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on consistent access to patient data systems and operational applications, making predictable cloud costs essential.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies require secure and reliable IT systems for case management, client data, and operational efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance allows you to pre-purchase compute capacity on Microsoft Azure for a 1-year or 3-year term at a significantly discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees you have the compute resources available when you need them.
How does this save my business money?
By committing to a 1-year term, you receive substantial discounts on the hourly rate of the VM. This predictable cost structure helps in better budget management and reduces overall cloud expenditure for stable workloads.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
Reserved Instances are tied to specific VM types and regions. While Azure offers some flexibility to exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, it is best to carefully plan your requirements before purchase. Zent Networks can assist in optimizing your reservation strategy.
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.