Reserved VM Instance Standard_D16ds_v5 1 Year
Secure a Microsoft Standard_D16ds_v5 virtual machine instance in US Central for a full year to guarantee performance and predictable costs for your business applications.
- Cost Savings: Lock in a lower price for your compute resources over a 1-year term.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee the availability and performance of your critical workloads.
- Predictable Budgeting: Eliminate unexpected spikes in cloud spending with a fixed annual commitment.
- Resource Commitment: Reserve specific VM capacity in the US Central region for your dedicated use.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Microsoft Azure Reserved Virtual Machine Instance, specifically the Standard_D16ds_v5 series, located in the US Central region, committed for a 1-year term. It ensures you have dedicated compute capacity available when you need it, at a predictable cost, optimizing your cloud expenditure for consistent workloads.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who manage their own IT infrastructure. It fits into environments running essential business applications, development/testing environments, or any workload requiring consistent performance and cost predictability within their Azure tenant.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees the availability of Standard_D16ds_v5 VM instances in the US Central region.
- Cost Optimization: Offers significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for long-term workloads.
- 1-Year Commitment: Provides a fixed term for predictable budgeting and resource planning.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure environment.
- Performance Stability: Ensures consistent performance for critical applications and services.
Secure your compute resources and budget predictability with this 1-year reserved VM instance, perfect for SMB and mid-market organizations.
What This Enables
Guarantee Compute Capacity for Critical Applications
Enable teams to ensure their essential business applications have dedicated and consistent compute resources available. Streamline operations by eliminating the risk of resource contention during peak usage periods.
production workloads, business-critical applications, consistent resource demand, cloud infrastructure management
Optimize Cloud Spend for Stable Workloads
Automate cost savings by committing to a 1-year term for predictable VM usage. Streamline budgeting and financial planning with fixed compute costs for your Azure environment.
long-term deployments, predictable resource needs, cost-conscious IT management, financial forecasting
Support Development and Testing Environments
Enable development teams to have reliable access to standardized VM configurations for consistent testing and development cycles. Automate the provisioning of dedicated environments to accelerate project timelines.
development environments, testing and QA, CI/CD pipelines, predictable resource allocation
Key Features
Standard_D16ds_v5 VM Series
Access a powerful VM series optimized for general-purpose compute, offering a balance of CPU, memory, and storage performance for diverse workloads.
1-Year Reservation Term
Lock in pricing and guarantee capacity for a full year, providing significant cost savings over pay-as-you-go rates and simplifying budget management.
US Central Region
Deploy your instance in a geographically relevant and well-connected Azure region to minimize latency for your users and applications.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Benefit from the reliability, security, and extensive ecosystem of Microsoft Azure for your cloud infrastructure.
Predictable Pricing
Eliminate unexpected cost fluctuations and gain financial predictability for your essential compute resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require stable, high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer data management, benefiting from predictable costs and guaranteed capacity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run mission-critical operational systems, IoT data processing, and supply chain management software that demand consistent uptime and performance, making reserved instances a cost-effective choice.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and require reliable systems for Electronic Health Records (EHR) and medical imaging, where consistent performance and availability are paramount.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers rely on secure and accessible platforms for case management, document storage, and client communication, benefiting from predictable costs for essential IT operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific type of virtual machine for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years, in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees you have the capacity available when you need it.
Who is this reserved instance for?
This reserved instance is ideal for businesses with predictable, consistent workloads that will run for an extended period. It helps optimize cloud costs and ensures resource availability for IT Managers and professionals managing their own IT infrastructure.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
Generally, reserved instances are tied to a specific VM size and region for the duration of the term. Modifications may be possible under certain conditions, but it is best to plan your requirements 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.