Reserved VM Instance Standard_D4as_v4 US Gov AZ 1 Year
Commit to a 1-year Reserved VM Instance for Microsoft Azure's Standard_D4as_v4 in the US Government AZ to lock in predictable costs for your critical workloads.
- Cost Savings: Secure significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable Azure VM usage.
- Resource Commitment: Guarantee availability of Standard_D4as_v4 instances in the US Government AZ for your essential applications.
- Budget Predictability: Ensure consistent monthly or annual billing for your cloud infrastructure, simplifying financial planning.
- Performance Assurance: Maintain consistent performance for your business applications by reserving dedicated compute resources.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year commitment for a Standard_D4as_v4 Virtual Machine instance within the Microsoft Azure US Government Arizona region. By reserving this instance, your organization secures dedicated compute capacity at a predictable cost, significantly reducing expenses compared to on-demand pricing for consistent workloads.
This solution is ideal for U.S. government entities and contractors requiring Azure services within a compliant government cloud environment. It supports IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for managing cloud infrastructure, ensuring critical applications remain available and performant without unexpected cost fluctuations.
- 1-Year Commitment: Lock in pricing and resource availability for a full year, offering stability for long-term projects.
- Standard_D4as_v4 Instance: Access a general-purpose VM optimized for workloads like web servers, small to medium databases, and development testing.
- US Government AZ: Deploy within a specialized Azure region designed to meet the stringent compliance and security requirements of U.S. government agencies.
- Cost Optimization: Achieve substantial savings over pay-as-you-go rates for predictable, steady-state workloads.
- Predictable Billing: Benefit from consistent, forecasted cloud expenditure, aiding in budget management and financial forecasting.
Secure predictable performance and cost savings for your essential government cloud workloads with this 1-year Reserved VM Instance.
What This Enables
Enable consistent application performance
Enable teams to ensure critical business applications, such as internal portals or data processing tools, maintain consistent performance. This reservation guarantees the availability of compute resources, preventing slowdowns during peak operational hours.
cloud-hosted applications, predictable workloads, business-critical systems, dedicated resource needs
Streamline cloud cost management
Streamline cloud financial operations by locking in a fixed price for compute resources over a 1-year term. This predictability simplifies budgeting and forecasting, reducing the risk of unexpected cost overruns for stable Azure deployments.
budget-controlled environments, long-term cloud strategy, financial planning, operational efficiency
Automate resource allocation for government compliance
Automate the allocation of compliant compute resources within the Azure US Government AZ for sensitive workloads. This ensures adherence to regulatory requirements and security mandates without manual intervention for resource provisioning.
government contracts, regulated data, compliance-focused deployments, secure cloud infrastructure
Key Features
1-Year Reservation Term
Secures a fixed price for compute capacity, providing cost predictability and savings over the commitment period.
Standard_D4as_v4 Instance Type
Offers a balance of compute and memory suitable for a wide range of general-purpose business applications.
Microsoft Azure US Government AZ
Ensures deployment within a cloud environment designed to meet U.S. government security and compliance standards.
Discounted Pricing
Provides significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent resource utilization.
Resource Availability Guarantee
Commits compute capacity, ensuring your critical applications remain accessible and performant.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service is tailored for U.S. government entities requiring secure, compliant cloud infrastructure within specialized Azure regions designed to meet stringent data residency and security mandates.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions often require predictable costs and high availability for critical applications, making reserved instances a cost-effective solution for steady-state workloads that must meet regulatory compliance.
Defense & National Security
Organizations in this sector demand highly secure and compliant cloud environments, and Azure's US Government AZ provides the necessary assurances for sensitive data and mission-critical applications.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and life sciences companies handle sensitive patient data and require reliable, cost-controlled cloud resources to support electronic health records and research platforms, often under strict compliance frameworks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance allows you to pre-purchase compute capacity for Azure Virtual Machines for a 1-year or 3-year term. This commitment provides significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for workloads with predictable usage.
Who is the target audience for this US Government AZ reservation?
This reservation is specifically for U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government agencies and their partners who require Azure services within a compliant government cloud environment.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing a reservation?
While the reservation commitment is for a specific VM size and region, Azure offers flexibility. You may be able to exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, but it is best to confirm current 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.