Reserved VM Instance Standard_DS3_v2 US East 1 Year
Secure a Microsoft Standard_DS3_v2 virtual machine instance in the US East region for a full year, guaranteeing consistent performance and cost savings for your critical business workloads.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for predictable budgeting.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee capacity for your Standard_DS3_v2 VM, ensuring it's available when you need it.
- 1-Year Commitment: Secure your instance for a defined term, simplifying IT planning and resource management.
- Azure Platform: Run your workloads on Microsoft's reliable and scalable Azure cloud infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a reserved instance for a Microsoft Azure Standard_DS3_v2 virtual machine located in the US East region, committed for a duration of one year. It ensures that the specified compute capacity is available for your use, offering a predictable cost structure and enhanced performance assurance for your business applications.
This reserved instance is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who require consistent and cost-effective compute resources for their business operations. It integrates directly into the Azure environment, providing a foundational element for running applications, databases, or development and testing environments without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Predictable Pricing: Benefit from fixed pricing for the 1-year term, eliminating unexpected cost fluctuations.
- Capacity Reservation: Ensures the availability of the Standard_DS3_v2 VM instance in the specified region.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly deploys and manages within the Microsoft Azure cloud ecosystem.
- Performance Consistency: Maintains stable performance levels for your critical applications.
- Simplified Management: Reduces the complexity of resource procurement and capacity planning.
This reserved instance is the smart choice for businesses seeking reliable Azure compute power with predictable costs and guaranteed availability.
What This Enables
Enable Consistent Application Performance
Enable teams to deploy and run business-critical applications with guaranteed compute capacity. This ensures consistent performance and availability, preventing disruptions that could impact operations or revenue.
production workloads, business-critical applications, predictable resource needs, cloud-based operations
Streamline Cloud Cost Management
Streamline cloud expenditure by locking in a favorable rate for a 1-year term. This provides budget predictability and avoids the variable costs associated with on-demand virtual machine usage.
budget-conscious IT departments, financial planning, cost optimization strategies, cloud resource allocation
Automate Resource Provisioning
Automate the reservation of specific virtual machine hardware configurations, such as the Standard_DS3_v2, in a chosen Azure region. This simplifies the procurement process and ensures resources are ready for deployment.
infrastructure as code, automated deployments, standardized environments, IT resource management
Key Features
Standard_DS3_v2 VM Size
Provides a balanced configuration of CPU, memory, and storage suitable for a wide range of business applications.
US East Region
Offers low latency and high availability for users and services located in or near the eastern United States.
1-Year Commitment
Secures a fixed price for the duration, enabling predictable budgeting and cost savings over pay-as-you-go options.
Azure Platform
Runs on Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure, offering reliability, security, and scalability.
Capacity Reservation
Guarantees that the compute resources will be available when you need them, preventing unexpected downtime.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high availability and predictable performance for trading platforms, risk management systems, and customer-facing applications, making reserved instances a cost-effective solution for these critical workloads.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and require reliable systems for Electronic Health Records (EHR) and medical imaging, benefiting from the guaranteed capacity and cost predictability of reserved instances.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use cloud resources for production planning, supply chain management, and IoT data processing, where consistent performance and controlled costs are essential for operational efficiency.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on secure and accessible platforms for case management, document storage, and client communication, benefiting from the stability and predictable costs of reserved instances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance is a commitment to use a specific virtual machine type in a particular region for a set term, typically one or three years. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this differ from a pay-as-you-go VM?
Pay-as-you-go offers flexibility to start, stop, and change VM sizes on demand but incurs higher per-hour costs. A Reserved Instance locks in capacity and a lower rate for a commitment period, ideal for stable, long-term workloads.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
Generally, reserved instances are tied to the specific VM size and region purchased. Modifications may be possible through Azure's reservation exchange or cancellation policies, but these can have limitations and potential fees.
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.