Reserved VM Instance Standard_D8as_v5 1 Year
Secure a Microsoft Azure Standard_D8as_v5 virtual machine instance in US East 2 for a full year to ensure predictable performance and cost savings for your critical business applications.
- Cost Savings: Lock in discounted pricing for your Azure compute resources over a 1-year term.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your Standard_D8as_v5 VM, ensuring consistent availability.
- Simplified Management: Reduce operational overhead by pre-purchasing compute capacity for your specific needs.
- Predictable Budgeting: Gain clear visibility into your cloud spend for this instance over the contract duration.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Reserved Virtual Machine Instance for the Microsoft Azure Standard_D8as_v5 series, located in the US East 2 region, committed for a 1-year term. It guarantees compute capacity and offers significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
Ideal for IT Managers and Business Owners in SMB and mid-market companies, this reservation is suited for organizations running essential business applications, development/testing environments, or workloads requiring predictable performance on Azure. It integrates directly into your existing Azure subscription, simplifying procurement and management.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees the availability of Standard_D8as_v5 VM instances in the specified region.
- Cost Optimization: Offers substantial discounts over on-demand pricing for a 1-year commitment.
- Flexible Deployment: Supports various operating systems and workloads compatible with the Standard_D8as_v5 series.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly applies to your Azure subscription for easy management and billing.
- Predictable Spend: Provides a fixed cost for compute resources, aiding financial planning.
This reserved instance is the smart choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to control cloud costs and ensure resource availability for their essential Azure workloads.
What This Enables
Enable consistent application performance
Enable teams to run business-critical applications, such as CRM or ERP systems, with guaranteed compute capacity. Streamline operations by ensuring these applications remain available and performant without unexpected interruptions.
production workloads, stable compute needs, business continuity, Azure cloud deployments
Optimize development and testing environments
Streamline the provisioning and management of dedicated environments for development and testing teams. Automate the allocation of compute resources, ensuring developers have consistent access to the Standard_D8as_v5 VM series for efficient coding and testing cycles.
dev test environments, predictable resource needs, Azure cloud infrastructure, team collaboration
Control cloud infrastructure costs
Automate cost savings by committing to a 1-year term for your Azure compute resources, securing a lower rate than pay-as-you-go. Enable financial predictability for your cloud operations, reducing budget uncertainty.
budget management, cost optimization, long-term cloud strategy, Azure subscriptions
Key Features
1-Year Commitment Term
Lock in discounted pricing for your Azure compute resources, providing significant cost savings over pay-as-you-go rates.
Standard_D8as_v5 VM Series
Access a powerful VM series suitable for a wide range of business applications and workloads requiring a balance of compute and memory.
US East 2 Region
Deploy your instance in a strategic Azure region, ensuring low latency and high availability for users in the Eastern United States.
Guaranteed Capacity
Ensure your compute resources are always available, preventing performance bottlenecks and downtime for critical business operations.
Azure Subscription Integration
Seamlessly apply the reservation to your existing Azure subscription for unified management and billing.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high availability and predictable performance for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer portals, making reserved instances a cost-effective solution for stable workloads.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run essential operational software, SCADA systems, or data analytics platforms that demand consistent uptime and performance, benefiting from the cost predictability of reserved instances.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable access to patient management systems, diagnostic tools, and research applications, where consistent performance and cost control are critical for operational efficiency and compliance.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers rely on secure and consistently available case management, document management, and client communication systems, benefiting from reserved compute for these stable applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific type of virtual machine in a particular Azure region for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save my business money?
By committing to a 1-year term for the Standard_D8as_v5 VM in US East 2, you secure a lower per-hour rate for compute. This is ideal for workloads that run consistently, as it reduces your overall Azure expenditure.
Can I change the VM size or region if my needs change?
While the reservation provides guaranteed capacity for the specified VM size and region, Azure offers flexibility. You can exchange or cancel reservations under certain conditions, though terms and conditions 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.