Reserved VM Instance Standard_B4s_v2
Commit to a Microsoft Azure Standard_B4s_v2 Reserved VM Instance in US East 2 for three years to lock in predictable pricing and ensure resource availability for your critical applications.
- Predictable Costs: Lock in lower pricing for your Azure compute resources over a 3-year term.
- Resource Assurance: Guarantee availability of the Standard_B4s_v2 instance type in the US East 2 region.
- Simplified Management: Reduce operational overhead by pre-purchasing capacity for your essential workloads.
- Optimized Performance: Ensure consistent performance for your applications without unexpected price fluctuations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance for the Standard_B4s_v2 size, located in the US East 2 region, committed for a 3-year term. It allows businesses to reserve compute capacity in advance, significantly reducing costs compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
Ideal for SMBs and mid-market companies with predictable compute needs, this reservation is perfect for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing dedicated application servers, development/test environments, or backend services. It integrates directly into your Azure environment, providing a stable foundation for your IT operations without the need for extensive infrastructure management.
- Cost Savings: Achieve up to 70% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for eligible workloads.
- Capacity Reservation: Ensure compute capacity is available when you need it in your chosen region.
- Flexible Terms: Choose commitment terms that align with your business planning and budget cycles.
- Simplified Billing: Consolidate costs with a predictable subscription-based billing model.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure services and management tools.
Secure your Azure compute resources with predictable costs and guaranteed availability, empowering your business with enterprise-grade performance without the enterprise overhead.
What This Enables
Enable predictable application hosting
Enable teams to host critical business applications with guaranteed performance and consistent pricing. Streamline budgeting and financial planning by eliminating variable compute costs for steady-state workloads.
dedicated servers, backend services, long-running processes, stable workloads
Optimize development and testing environments
Streamline the provisioning and management of development and testing environments that require consistent resource availability. Automate cost control for recurring testing cycles and development sprints.
dev test environments, CI CD pipelines, staging servers, predictable resource needs
Ensure capacity for essential services
Automate the reservation of compute capacity for essential services like databases or internal tools that operate 24/7. Protect against unexpected price increases and ensure resource availability for business continuity.
mission critical applications, always-on services, backend infrastructure, business continuity
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Achieve significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads over an extended period.
Standard_B4s_v2 Instance Size
Utilize a cost-effective burstable general-purpose VM size suitable for a variety of workloads requiring a balance of compute, memory, and network.
US East 2 Region
Ensure your resources are located in a specific geographic region for latency, compliance, or data residency requirements.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from a predictable, fixed monthly or annual charge for your reserved compute capacity, simplifying financial management.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment, allowing for easy management and deployment of your reserved resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require predictable costs and guaranteed resource availability for critical trading platforms, risk management systems, and customer-facing applications to meet strict uptime and performance SLAs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run essential operational systems, supply chain management software, and IoT data processing platforms that demand consistent performance and cost predictability for long-term deployment.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable infrastructure for electronic health records (EHR), patient portals, and diagnostic systems, where consistent availability and controlled costs are paramount for patient care and compliance.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations rely on stable platforms for case management, document storage, and client communication, benefiting from predictable cloud spending for essential business operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific VM size in a particular region for a set term (1 or 3 years) in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees you have the capacity available.
Who benefits most from Reserved VM Instances?
Organizations with stable, predictable workloads that do not require frequent changes in VM size or region benefit most. This includes applications running 24/7, development and testing environments, or backend services.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
While the commitment is to a specific VM size and region, Azure offers flexibility through the Azure Hybrid Benefit and the ability to exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, though terms apply.
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.