Reserved VM Instance, Standard_B4as_v2, US East, 3 Years
Secure predictable cloud costs with a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for Standard_B4as_v2 in US East, committed for 3 years.
- Cost Savings: Achieve significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing by committing to a 3-year term.
- Predictable Performance: Ensure consistent resource availability for your critical applications and workloads.
- Simplified Management: Lock in capacity and pricing, reducing the need for constant resource monitoring and adjustments.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure environment for easy deployment and management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_B4as_v2 series, located in the US East region, with a commitment term of 3 years. It guarantees compute capacity at a discounted rate, ensuring your essential workloads have dedicated resources without the variability of on-demand pricing.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this reservation fits into environments requiring stable performance for applications like web servers, development/test environments, or small databases. It helps manage cloud spend effectively within a business's own IT infrastructure.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees the availability of specific VM instance types in a chosen region.
- Cost Optimization: Offers substantial savings over pay-as-you-go rates for predictable, long-term usage.
- Flexible Deployment: Can be applied to existing or new Azure virtual machines.
- Simplified Budgeting: Provides predictable monthly costs for cloud compute resources.
- Azure Ecosystem: Fully integrated with the Microsoft Azure platform for seamless management and operation.
This 3-year reservation is the smart choice for businesses needing consistent Azure VM performance and predictable cloud expenses.
What This Enables
Enable consistent application performance
Enable teams to ensure critical business applications, such as internal CRM or ERP systems, maintain optimal performance. Streamline operations by guaranteeing the necessary compute resources are always available for these essential functions.
dedicated servers, virtual machines, cloud infrastructure, business applications
Streamline development and testing environments
Streamline the provisioning and management of development and testing environments that require consistent uptime and performance. Automate cost management for these frequently used, yet non-production, workloads.
development teams, testing cycles, staging environments, cloud deployments
Automate cost predictability for web servers
Automate cost predictability for public-facing web servers or application front-ends that experience steady traffic. Ensure capacity is reserved to handle expected user loads without unexpected cost spikes.
web hosting, application delivery, customer portals, steady-state workloads
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Secures the lowest possible pricing for Azure compute capacity over an extended period, significantly reducing long-term cloud expenditure.
Standard_B4as_v2 Instance Type
Provides a balance of CPU, memory, and network performance suitable for a wide range of general-purpose business workloads.
US East Region
Ensures low latency and high availability for users and operations located within or near the eastern United States.
Reserved Capacity
Guarantees that the specified VM instance type is available when needed, preventing performance degradation due to resource contention.
Azure Integration
Seamlessly integrates with the broader Microsoft Azure ecosystem, allowing for unified management and operational control.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and predictable performance for trading platforms, core banking systems, and customer-facing applications to meet strict regulatory and operational demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable and secure infrastructure for Electronic Health Records (EHR), patient portals, and medical imaging systems, where downtime can have critical consequences.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses depend on consistent performance for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and online booking platforms to ensure smooth customer transactions.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize stable compute resources for production management systems, supply chain logistics, and operational analytics where consistent uptime is crucial for efficiency.
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.
Who benefits from Reserved VM Instances?
Businesses with predictable and steady Azure compute needs benefit most. This includes organizations running stable workloads like web servers, databases, or development environments that do not require frequent scaling up or down.
Can I change my VM instance type after purchasing a reservation?
Azure Reserved VM Instances offer some flexibility. While the instance type is committed, Azure allows for exchanges or cancellations under certain conditions, often with a fee. It is best to consult Azure's specific reservation modification 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.