Microsoft Standard_E8ds_v5 Reserved VM Instance, 1 Year
Commit to a Microsoft Standard_E8ds_v5 VM instance for one year in US East 2 to lock in predictable costs and ensure capacity.
- Cost Savings: Benefit from reduced pricing compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent workloads.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantee access to compute capacity in the specified Azure region when you need it.
- Predictable Budgeting: Simplify financial planning with fixed costs for your essential virtual machines.
- Performance: Utilize the Standard_E8ds_v5 series, optimized for memory-intensive workloads.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a Standard_E8ds_v5 virtual machine in the US East 2 Azure region for a duration of one year. It offers a cost-effective solution for predictable workloads by securing discounted pricing and guaranteed capacity.
Ideal for businesses running consistent, mission-critical applications, this reservation ensures your virtual machines are available and performant without the variability of on-demand pricing. It is designed for organizations that have a clear understanding of their compute needs over the next twelve months.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees compute resources are available in your chosen Azure region.
- Cost Optimization: Offers significant savings over pay-as-you-go pricing for sustained usage.
- Performance Tier: The Standard_E8ds_v5 series is optimized for memory-intensive applications.
- Flexible Deployment: Suitable for a wide range of business applications and workloads.
- Simplified Management: Integrates directly with your existing Azure environment.
Secure your compute resources and budget predictability with this one-year Microsoft Reserved VM Instance commitment.
What This Enables
Enable predictable costs for sustained workloads
Enable teams to run critical applications and services with confidence, knowing compute costs are fixed for the next year. This ensures budget predictability and avoids unexpected price fluctuations for essential operations.
production environments, core business applications, long-term projects, consistent compute needs
Guarantee compute capacity in Azure
Guarantee access to Standard_E8ds_v5 compute resources in the US East 2 region, preventing resource contention during peak demand. This ensures your applications remain available and performant when your business needs them most.
high-availability setups, mission-critical services, scheduled batch processing, resource-intensive tasks
Optimize spending for memory-intensive tasks
Streamline operations for memory-intensive workloads by securing discounted rates for the Standard_E8ds_v5 series. This allows for efficient resource utilization and cost savings on demanding applications.
database servers, in-memory analytics, caching layers, memory-optimized applications
Key Features
1-Year Commitment
Secure significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates for your Azure virtual machines.
Standard_E8ds_v5 Instance Type
Utilize a VM optimized for memory-intensive workloads, ensuring performance for demanding applications.
US East 2 Region
Ensure compute capacity is available in a specific, strategic Azure region for your operations.
Azure Integration
Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure environment for easy management.
Predictable Pricing
Lock in your costs for the next 12 months, simplifying budgeting and financial planning.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and core banking operations, benefiting from predictable costs and guaranteed capacity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use Azure for operational technology integration, supply chain management, and data analytics, needing reliable and cost-effective compute for these critical systems.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations rely on secure and available compute for patient data management, research, and operational systems, where consistent performance and cost control are paramount.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies utilize cloud resources for document management, case management, and client collaboration, benefiting from predictable expenses for their IT infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use specific virtual machine types in a particular Azure region for a one-year or three-year term. This commitment allows Microsoft to provide you with a significant discount on the compute costs.
How does this reservation save me money?
By committing to a 1-year term, you receive a lower price per hour for the compute capacity compared to the pay-as-you-go rate. This is ideal for workloads that run consistently.
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.