Reserved VM Instance Standard_B2as_v2 1 Year
Secure predictable cloud costs for your virtual machines with a one-year Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_B2as_v2 series in the AP Southeast region.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent workloads.
- Predictable Budgeting: Ensure stable monthly cloud expenses for critical applications.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your Standard_B2as_v2 virtual machines.
- Simplified Management: Reduce operational overhead by pre-committing to your Azure resources.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use the Standard_B2as_v2 virtual machine series in the AP Southeast region for a duration of one year. By reserving capacity, businesses can achieve significant cost savings compared to on-demand pricing, ensuring a predictable expenditure for their essential cloud computing resources.
Ideal for SMBs and mid-market companies with stable IT workloads, this reservation is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals who need to optimize cloud spend without sacrificing performance. It fits into environments running business-critical applications, development and testing environments, or any workload with consistent resource requirements on Microsoft Azure.
- Cost Optimization: Achieve substantial discounts by committing to a specific VM instance type and region for 12 months.
- Capacity Reservation: Ensure that the required computing capacity is available when you need it.
- Budget Predictability: Stabilize your cloud operational expenses with fixed monthly costs.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure environment.
- Flexible Deployment: Suitable for a wide range of workloads requiring consistent compute resources.
Secure your Azure compute resources at a predictable cost with this one-year reserved instance, perfect for businesses seeking efficiency and cost control.
What This Enables
Consistent Workload Cost Stabilization
Enable teams to stabilize costs for applications with predictable resource needs. Streamline budgeting by committing to a fixed price for essential compute capacity over a 12-month period.
production workloads, development environments, testing environments, business applications
Guaranteed Compute Capacity
Automate the reservation of compute resources to ensure availability for critical business functions. Support business continuity by guaranteeing access to Standard_B2as_v2 VMs in the AP Southeast region.
mission-critical applications, high-availability setups, scheduled batch processing, core business services
Optimized Cloud Spend for SMBs
Streamline cloud expenditure for small to mid-sized businesses with consistent IT demands. Reduce overall cloud operational costs by taking advantage of discounted rates for reserved capacity.
resource-constrained IT departments, budget-focused organizations, stable operational environments, cloud-first strategies
Key Features
1-Year Commitment Term
Achieve significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for your Azure VM instances.
Standard_B2as_v2 VM Series
Utilize a cost-effective VM series suitable for a variety of general-purpose workloads.
AP Southeast Region
Deploy your resources in a specific geographic location to meet latency or data residency requirements.
Reserved Capacity
Ensure that the compute capacity you need is available when you need it, avoiding potential shortages.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrate seamlessly with your existing Microsoft cloud infrastructure and services.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require predictable costs and guaranteed capacity for trading platforms, customer portals, and back-office operations to meet strict uptime and performance SLAs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on stable IT infrastructure for production management, supply chain logistics, and IoT data processing, where consistent performance and cost control are critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and cost-effective cloud resources for electronic health records, patient management systems, and research data, often with specific compliance requirements.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses use cloud services for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer engagement platforms, benefiting from predictable costs for consistent operational demands.
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 region for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Who benefits from Reserved VM Instances?
Businesses with stable, predictable workloads that are unlikely to change significantly over the commitment term benefit most. This includes applications running 24/7, development and testing environments, or any workload with consistent resource utilization.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing a reservation?
While the commitment is to a specific VM series and region, Azure offers flexibility. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, though terms and conditions apply. It is best to plan your needs carefully before purchasing.
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.