Reserved VM Instance Standard_D8as_v5
Commit to a 3-year Reserved VM Instance for Standard_D8as_v5 in US East 2 to lock in significant savings on your Azure cloud compute costs.
- Cost Savings: Secure up to 72% off pay-as-you-go pricing for your Standard_D8as_v5 instances over a 3-year commitment.
- Predictable Spend: Gain financial certainty by fixing your compute costs for the duration of the reservation.
- Capacity Assurance: Reserve compute capacity in the US East 2 region to ensure availability for your critical workloads.
- Flexible Deployment: Ideal for stable, long-term workloads that do not require frequent changes to instance type or region.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year commitment for a Microsoft Azure Standard_D8as_v5 Virtual Machine instance located in the US East 2 region. By reserving this instance, you secure a fixed price for your compute resources, significantly reducing operational expenses compared to on-demand pricing.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses that require consistent and predictable compute performance for their core applications. It integrates directly into your existing Azure environment, providing a cost-effective foundation for sustained operations.
- Significant Cost Reduction: Achieve substantial savings by committing to a 3-year term versus pay-as-you-go rates.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Ensure your compute resources are available when you need them in the specified Azure region.
- Simplified Budgeting: Predictable monthly or annual costs make financial planning more straightforward.
- Performance Consistency: Maintain the performance characteristics of the Standard_D8as_v5 instance for your applications.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly fits within your existing Microsoft Azure infrastructure and management tools.
Optimize your Azure cloud spend and ensure resource availability with this 3-year Reserved VM Instance, perfect for businesses seeking cost efficiency and stability.
What This Enables
Stabilize Compute Costs for Core Applications
Enable teams to secure predictable pricing for essential workloads running continuously on Azure. Streamline financial planning by fixing compute expenses for the next three years.
stable workloads, long-term deployments, predictable resource needs, Azure cloud environment
Ensure Capacity for Business-Critical Services
Automate the reservation of compute capacity to guarantee availability for services that cannot tolerate downtime. Protect against unexpected price increases or resource shortages in the US East 2 region.
mission-critical applications, high-availability requirements, sustained operational demands, Azure infrastructure
Optimize Azure Spend for Consistent Usage
Organizations deploying applications with consistent resource utilization can significantly reduce their monthly cloud bills. Streamline budget management by committing to a 3-year term.
consistent resource demand, cost-conscious IT strategy, long-term cloud presence, Azure platform
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Achieve the maximum possible discount on Azure compute costs by committing to a longer reservation period.
Standard_D8as_v5 Instance Type
Utilize a powerful AMD-based VM series optimized for general-purpose compute needs, balancing CPU and memory.
US East 2 Region
Ensure low latency and high availability for users and applications geographically located near this major Azure data center.
Reserved Capacity
Guarantee that the compute capacity you need will be available in the specified region, avoiding potential provisioning delays.
Cost Predictability
Eliminate budget uncertainty by knowing your exact compute costs for the next three years.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require predictable costs and high availability for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer service applications, making reserved instances ideal for stable workloads.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturing operations often rely on consistent IT infrastructure for production management, supply chain logistics, and data analytics, benefiting from fixed compute costs over time.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable and cost-effective IT systems for patient records, diagnostics, and administrative tasks, where long-term stability and predictable spending are crucial.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations utilize cloud resources for document management, case management, and client communication, benefiting from predictable costs for sustained operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine resources for a 1 or 3-year term. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this save my business money?
By committing to a 3-year term, you secure a substantially lower price per hour for the Standard_D8as_v5 instance in US East 2. This predictability helps control and reduce your overall Azure operational expenses.
Can I change the instance type or region later?
While the reservation is tied to the specific instance type and region, Azure offers flexibility options. You can 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.