Microsoft Standard_D4s_v5 Reserved VM Instance, 3 Years
Commit to a Microsoft Standard_D4s_v5 Reserved VM Instance in EU West for three years to lock in predictable pricing and ensure resource availability.
- Predictable Costs: Lock in pricing for your Azure compute resources over a 3-year term.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve compute capacity in the EU West region for consistent performance.
- Optimized Performance: Standard_D4s_v5 instances offer a balance of compute, memory, and storage.
- Simplified Management: Streamline your cloud spend with a single, long-term commitment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year reservation for a Microsoft Azure Standard_D4s_v5 Virtual Machine instance located in the EU West region. By committing to this reservation, businesses can significantly reduce their compute costs compared to pay-as-you-go pricing while guaranteeing the availability of specific compute resources.
The Standard_D4s_v5 VM series is designed for general-purpose workloads, offering a strong balance of CPU, memory, and local SSD storage. This makes it suitable for a wide range of business applications, including web servers, small to medium databases, and development/testing environments. It is ideal for organizations that have consistent and predictable compute needs within the Azure cloud.
- Instance Type: Standard_D4s_v5 provides 16 vCPUs, 64 GiB memory, and 384 GiB of local SSD.
- Region: EU West ensures data residency and low latency for European operations.
- Commitment Term: A 3-year term offers substantial savings over monthly or annual plans.
- Cost Savings: Reduces Azure compute costs by up to 72% compared to pay-as-you-go rates.
- Resource Guarantee: Ensures compute capacity is available when needed in the selected region.
Secure your Azure compute capacity and optimize your cloud budget with this 3-year Reserved VM Instance.
What This Enables
Predictable Cloud Compute Costs
Enable teams to budget cloud infrastructure expenses with certainty over a three-year term. This reservation locks in the price for a Standard_D4s_v5 instance, eliminating unexpected cost fluctuations.
consistent workloads, cloud infrastructure, budget predictability, Azure deployments
Guaranteed Resource Availability
Ensure critical applications and services have dedicated compute capacity available when needed. This reservation guarantees that your Standard_D4s_v5 VM will be provisioned in the EU West region.
production workloads, high-availability needs, Azure capacity planning, business continuity
Optimized Performance for General Workloads
Streamline the deployment of general-purpose applications that require a balance of compute, memory, and local storage. The Standard_D4s_v5 instance is well-suited for web servers, databases, and development environments.
application hosting, development and testing, database servers, general computing
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Achieve substantial cost savings on Azure compute by committing to a longer reservation period.
Standard_D4s_v5 Instance Type
Utilize a versatile VM size offering a balanced mix of vCPU, memory, and local SSD for diverse workloads.
EU West Region
Ensure data residency compliance and low latency for users and operations within Europe.
Reserved Capacity
Guarantee that compute resources are available for your critical applications when you need them.
Discounted Pricing
Benefit from significantly lower per-hour rates compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require predictable costs and guaranteed performance for trading platforms, risk analysis, and core banking applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use Azure for operational technology, supply chain management, and IoT data processing, benefiting from stable compute costs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable infrastructure for patient data management, research, and operational systems, with cost predictability being key.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups rely on consistent performance for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific type of virtual machine in a particular Azure region for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years. This commitment allows Microsoft to offer you a significant discount on the compute costs.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 3-year term, you pay a lower price per hour for the VM instance compared to the standard pay-as-you-go rate. This can lead to savings of up to 72% for consistent workloads.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
Reserved Instances are generally tied to the specific instance type and region purchased. Modifications may be possible under certain conditions, often involving exchanges or cancellations with potential fees, and should be reviewed with your provider.
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.