Reserved VM Instance Standard_DC4ds_v3 US East 3 Years
Commit to a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for Standard_DC4ds_v3 in US East for 3 years to lock in predictable cloud computing costs.
- Predictable Costs: Lock in pricing for 3 years, avoiding potential market fluctuations and budget surprises.
- Performance Assurance: Secure dedicated capacity for your critical workloads, ensuring consistent performance.
- Geographic Specificity: Instance located in US East, ideal for applications requiring low latency in that region.
- Simplified Management: Subscription billing simplifies financial tracking and resource allocation for your IT environment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to a specific VM type, Standard_DC4ds_v3, in the US East region for a 3-year term. By reserving capacity, you gain significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing while ensuring availability for your essential applications.
This offering is ideal for small to mid-market businesses and enterprise departments that have stable, predictable workloads and require consistent performance. It integrates directly into your existing Microsoft Azure environment, providing a foundational element for your cloud infrastructure without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Cost Savings: Achieve up to 70% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
- Capacity Reservation: Guarantees the availability of your chosen VM instance type in the specified region.
- Flexible Options: While this is a 3-year commitment, it offers a predictable cost structure for long-term needs.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with the broader Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
- Performance Consistency: Ensures your applications run reliably without performance degradation.
Secure your critical cloud resources and optimize your IT budget with this long-term reserved VM instance solution.
What This Enables
Enable Consistent Application Performance
Enable teams to ensure critical business applications maintain optimal performance by reserving dedicated compute capacity. Streamline operations by eliminating performance variability associated with fluctuating demand on shared resources.
stable workloads, mission-critical applications, predictable resource needs, cloud infrastructure
Optimize Cloud Budget Predictability
Streamline financial planning by locking in compute costs for three years, avoiding potential price increases. Automate cost savings by securing a lower rate than standard pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
budget-conscious operations, long-term IT strategy, financial forecasting, resource management
Secure Dedicated Compute Resources
Enable teams to guarantee the availability of specific VM instance types for sensitive or high-demand workloads. Automate resource allocation by pre-purchasing capacity in a desired geographic region.
compliance requirements, performance-sensitive applications, regional data needs, infrastructure planning
Key Features
3-Year Commitment Term
Locks in significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
Standard_DC4ds_v3 Instance Type
Provides a balance of compute, memory, and storage optimized for general-purpose workloads.
US East Region
Ensures low latency and data residency for applications serving users or operations in the Eastern United States.
Subscription Billing
Simplifies financial tracking and budgeting for cloud compute resources.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantees the availability of your chosen VM instance type in the specified region.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require predictable costs and guaranteed performance for critical trading, analytics, and customer service applications, often subject to strict uptime SLAs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable and secure compute resources for patient record systems, diagnostics, and research, often with specific compliance and availability mandates.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on stable IT infrastructure for operational technology, supply chain management, and production analytics, demanding consistent performance and cost control.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses require consistent performance for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing applications, especially during peak seasons.
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 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.
Who benefits most from Reserved VM Instances?
Organizations with stable, predictable workloads that are unlikely to change significantly over the commitment term benefit the most. This includes core business applications, development and testing environments, and backend services.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchasing a reservation?
While direct changes are limited, Microsoft offers flexibility options such as reservation exchanges or cancellations with potential fees, allowing some adjustment to your commitment if your needs evolve.
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.