Reserved VM Instance Standard_D2ls_v5
Commit to a Microsoft Azure Reserved VM Instance for your Standard_D2ls_v5 workload in US East 2 for three years to lock in significant savings and ensure capacity.
- Predictable Pricing: Lock in lower rates for your Azure compute costs over a 3-year term.
- Capacity Assurance: Reserve compute capacity in a specific Azure region for consistent availability.
- Cost Optimization: Reduce your overall cloud expenditure compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
- Simplified Management: Streamline budgeting and financial forecasting for your Azure environment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
A Reserved VM Instance (RVI) allows you to pre-purchase Azure virtual machine capacity for a 1-year or 3-year term, offering significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This specific instance, Standard_D2ls_v5, is designed for general-purpose workloads requiring a balance of compute, memory, and networking resources, deployed in the US East 2 region.
This offering is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations running stable, predictable workloads on Azure. IT Managers and IT Professionals can utilize RVIs to manage cloud spend effectively, ensuring their business applications have dedicated resources without the unpredictable costs of on-demand instances.
- Significant Savings: Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing over the 3-year term.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantees compute capacity in the selected Azure region, reducing the risk of instance unavailability.
- Flexible Deployment: Apply the reservation to any matching VM instances within your subscription, offering flexibility.
- Predictable Costs: Provides cost certainty for your Azure compute expenses, aiding financial planning.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure environment and management tools.
Optimize your Azure cloud spend and ensure resource availability with a 3-year Reserved VM Instance, providing cost predictability for your business operations.
What This Enables
Stabilize Cloud Compute Costs
Enable teams to achieve significant cost savings on predictable Azure workloads by committing to a 3-year term. Streamline budgeting and financial forecasting with fixed compute expenses for critical applications.
stable workloads, predictable resource needs, ongoing application hosting, financial planning
Ensure Application Availability
Guarantee compute capacity in the US East 2 region, reducing the risk of service interruptions due to resource unavailability. Protect business operations by ensuring your critical applications always have the resources they need.
mission-critical applications, high-availability requirements, consistent performance demands, disaster recovery planning
Optimize Resource Allocation
Automate cost reduction for general-purpose workloads that require a balance of compute, memory, and networking. Streamline the management of your Azure environment by simplifying cost allocation for specific VM types.
general purpose computing, balanced resource needs, standardized VM deployments, IT resource management
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Achieve the deepest discounts available on Azure compute, locking in substantial savings over the long term.
Standard_D2ls_v5 VM Size
Utilize a versatile VM size suitable for a wide range of general-purpose workloads, balancing compute, memory, and networking.
US East 2 Region
Ensure capacity and potentially lower latency for users and services located within or near the eastern United States.
Capacity Reservation
Gain peace of mind knowing that the compute capacity you need will be available when you need it.
Azure Cost Management Integration
Easily track and manage your reserved instance costs within the Azure portal alongside your other cloud resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require predictable costs and high availability for trading platforms, core banking systems, and customer portals, making reserved instances ideal for stabilizing operational expenses.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain compliance and ensure continuous access to patient data and critical applications, benefiting from the cost certainty and capacity assurance of reserved instances.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run stable, long-term workloads for ERP systems, supply chain management, and IoT data processing, where reserved instances provide predictable costs for essential IT infrastructure.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on consistent access to case management, document management, and client communication systems, benefiting from the cost predictability and resource availability offered by reserved instances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance (RVI) is a commitment to use a specific type of virtual machine for a 1-year or 3-year term in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees capacity in a chosen Azure region.
How does this save my business money?
By committing to a 3-year term, you secure a much lower hourly rate for your Azure compute resources than if you paid on demand. This predictability helps optimize your cloud budget.
Can I change the VM size or region if my needs change?
While the reservation itself is for a specific VM size and region, Azure offers flexibility. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, and the reservation can be applied to any matching VM instances within your subscription.
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.