Reserved VM Instance Standard_DS5_v2 US West 1 Year
Secure a Microsoft Reserved VM Instance for your Standard_DS5_v2 needs in US West for a full year, ensuring predictable costs and consistent performance for your business applications.
- Predictable Costs: Lock in pricing for your Standard_DS5_v2 VM in US West for 12 months, avoiding potential fluctuations.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve compute resources to ensure availability for your critical workloads when you need them.
- Optimized Performance: Maintain consistent performance for your applications by reserving specific VM instance types.
- Simplified Management: Streamline your cloud resource planning with a pre-purchased, fixed-term commitment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Reserved VM Instance provides a commitment to use a Standard_DS5_v2 virtual machine in the US West region for a term of one year. By reserving this instance, you gain access to guaranteed compute capacity and predictable pricing, ensuring your essential applications run without interruption.
This offering is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses that rely on Microsoft Azure for their core operations. It fits into environments requiring consistent performance for workloads such as databases, application servers, or development/testing environments, helping to manage cloud spend effectively.
- Cost Savings: Achieve significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
- Resource Assurance: Guarantee the availability of Standard_DS5_v2 compute capacity in the US West region.
- Performance Consistency: Ensure your applications receive the necessary resources for optimal operation.
- Flexible Deployment: Ideal for steady-state workloads that do not require frequent scaling up or down.
- Subscription Billing: Manage your cloud expenses with a clear, one-year subscription commitment.
This reserved instance is the smart choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to control cloud costs while ensuring reliable performance for their essential business applications.
What This Enables
Enable Consistent Application Performance
Enable teams to ensure their critical business applications, such as CRM or ERP systems, receive consistent compute resources. Streamline operations by eliminating performance variability associated with fluctuating demand on shared infrastructure.
steady-state workloads, business-critical applications, predictable resource needs, cloud-native deployments
Optimize Cloud Spend for Steady Workloads
Streamline cloud financial management by locking in lower rates for virtual machines with consistent usage patterns. Automate cost savings for development, testing, or production environments that run 24/7 or for extended periods.
budget-conscious operations, long-term cloud strategy, resource planning, cost predictability
Guarantee Compute Capacity Availability
Enable teams to guarantee the availability of Standard_DS5_v2 compute capacity in the US West region for essential services. Protect against potential resource contention and ensure business continuity for vital IT functions.
high-availability requirements, mission-critical services, proactive resource management, infrastructure stability
Key Features
Standard_DS5_v2 Instance Type
Provides a powerful balance of compute and memory suitable for a wide range of demanding business applications.
US West Region
Ensures low latency and high performance for end-users and services located in or accessing resources from the western United States.
1 Year Commitment Term
Offers a fixed duration for cost predictability and budget management, ideal for stable operational needs.
Discounted Pricing
Achieve significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent, long-term resource utilization.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverage a leading cloud platform known for its reliability, security, and extensive service offerings.
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 ideal for cost control.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and often run critical applications like Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems that demand consistent uptime and performance, benefiting from reserved capacity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics that often run continuously, benefiting from the cost predictability of reserved instances.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on secure, always-on access to case management, document management, and client communication systems, where consistent performance and cost management are key.
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.
Who benefits from Reserved VM Instances?
Organizations with steady-state workloads that do not require frequent scaling are the primary beneficiaries. This includes applications, databases, or services that run continuously or for extended periods, allowing for predictable cost savings.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchasing a reservation?
While the reservation is tied to a specific instance type and region, Microsoft offers some flexibility. You may be able to exchange your reservation for another if needed, subject to certain terms and conditions.
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.