Microsoft Standard_D8_v5 Reserved VM Instance for US West 2, 3-Year Term
Secure predictable performance and cost savings for your critical workloads with a 3-year Microsoft Standard_D8_v5 Reserved VM Instance in US West 2.
- Predictable Pricing: Lock in lower rates for your Azure compute resources over a 3-year term.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve specific VM instance types in a chosen region for consistent availability.
- Cost Optimization: Reduce overall cloud spend compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for steady workloads.
- Simplified Management: Streamline cloud resource planning and budgeting with a fixed commitment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to a specific VM size, Standard_D8_v5, in the US West 2 region for a 3-year term. By reserving capacity, you gain significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing, ensuring your essential applications have the resources they need without unexpected spikes in expenditure.
Ideal for businesses with consistent and predictable compute demands, this offering is designed for organizations that require reliable performance for core business operations. It integrates directly into your existing Microsoft Azure environment, providing a foundational element for your cloud infrastructure.
- Instance Type: Standard_D8_v5 provides a balance of compute, memory, and storage.
- Region Specific: Reserved for use within the US West 2 Azure region.
- Commitment Term: A 3-year commitment unlocks the most substantial savings.
- Cost Savings: Offers a lower effective rate than on-demand instances.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees availability of the specified VM size in the selected region.
Ensure your critical applications run efficiently and cost-effectively with this long-term Azure Reserved VM Instance commitment.
What This Enables
Ensure consistent performance for critical applications
Enable teams to run essential business applications without performance degradation due to fluctuating demand. Streamline operations by guaranteeing the availability of compute resources for your core services.
dedicated servers, virtual machines, cloud hosting, private cloud
Reduce cloud expenditure for steady workloads
Automate cost savings by committing to a 3-year term for predictable compute needs. Lower your overall cloud spend compared to pay-as-you-go models for consistent operational requirements.
production environments, long-term projects, stable applications, infrastructure hosting
Plan and budget cloud resources effectively
Provide IT managers with predictable monthly or annual costs for a significant portion of their cloud infrastructure. Streamline financial planning and forecasting for cloud services.
on-premises replacement, hybrid cloud, multi-cloud strategy, IT modernization
Key Features
Standard_D8_v5 Instance Type
Provides a balanced configuration of vCPUs, memory, and storage suitable for a wide range of business applications.
US West 2 Region
Ensures your resources are located in a specific geographic area for performance, compliance, or latency needs.
3-Year Commitment Term
Offers the maximum available discount compared to shorter commitment periods, significantly lowering your total cost of ownership.
Cost Savings
Reduces your effective hourly rate for compute, leading to substantial savings over the life of the reservation.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantees that the specified VM instance type will be available when you need it in the chosen region.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require stable, high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and core banking operations, benefiting from predictable costs and guaranteed capacity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run mission-critical applications for production management, supply chain logistics, and IoT data processing that demand consistent uptime and predictable resource allocation.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations rely on secure and available systems for patient records, diagnostics, and research, where consistent performance and cost management are crucial.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups need reliable systems for point-of-sale, inventory management, and customer relationship management, often with steady background processing needs.
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 (1 or 3 years). 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 3-year term, you lock in a lower price for the compute capacity. This is ideal for workloads that are expected to run continuously or for extended periods, as it reduces the effective hourly cost.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
While the instance type and region are fixed for the term, Azure offers flexibility through the Azure Hybrid Benefit and the ability to exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, subject to Azure's 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.