Reserved VM Instance Standard_E16s_v3 1 Year
Secure a Microsoft Azure Standard_E16s_v3 virtual machine in US West 3 for a full year with a Reserved VM Instance, ensuring predictable costs and consistent performance for your critical workloads.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go for consistent workloads over a 1-year term.
- Performance Assurance: Guarantee availability of specific VM instance types for your essential applications.
- Predictable Budgeting: Eliminate unexpected spikes in cloud spending with a fixed annual commitment.
- Resource Commitment: Reserve compute capacity in a specific Azure region to meet your application's needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Microsoft Azure Reserved Virtual Machine Instance for the Standard_E16s_v3 type, located in the US West 3 region, committed for a duration of 1 year. It allows businesses to pre-purchase compute capacity at a discounted rate compared to on-demand pricing, ensuring cost savings and resource availability for stable, long-term workloads.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this reservation fits into environments running consistent, mission-critical applications. It integrates directly with your Azure subscription, providing a foundational element for predictable cloud infrastructure management and cost control.
- Significant Cost Reduction: Achieve up to 72% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Reserve specific VM instance types in a chosen Azure region, ensuring availability when you need it.
- Flexible Commitment: A 1-year term offers a balance between commitment and flexibility for evolving business needs.
- Simplified Billing: Consolidate costs with a single subscription for the reserved instance, aiding budget management.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly applies to your existing Azure environment, requiring no complex setup.
For SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to optimize cloud expenditure and guarantee resource availability, this Reserved VM Instance provides a straightforward path to predictable performance and cost savings.
What This Enables
Enable consistent application performance
Enable teams to ensure critical business applications have dedicated compute resources available at all times. Streamline operations by eliminating the risk of performance degradation due to fluctuating on-demand capacity.
production workloads, stable compute needs, cloud infrastructure, cost optimization, Azure environments
Predictable cloud cost management
Streamline budgeting and financial planning by locking in compute costs for a 1-year term. Automate cost savings for workloads with consistent usage patterns, avoiding unexpected expenditure.
financial planning, operational budgeting, cloud cost control, long-term deployments, Azure subscriptions
Reserve compute capacity for growth
Enable teams to secure necessary compute resources in advance, ensuring capacity is available as business demands grow. Automate the reservation of specific instance types to support planned application scaling.
application scaling, capacity planning, infrastructure forecasting, Azure resource management, business expansion
Key Features
1-Year Commitment Term
Provides a balance of cost savings and flexibility for stable, predictable workloads over a defined period.
Standard_E16s_v3 Instance Type
Offers a specific balance of vCPUs, memory, and storage optimized for general-purpose compute needs.
US West 3 Region
Ensures compute resources are located in a specific Azure datacenter region for performance or compliance.
Discounted Pricing
Significantly reduces the cost compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent compute usage.
Azure Subscription Integration
Applies directly to your existing Azure environment, requiring no additional complex integration.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require consistent performance and predictable costs for trading platforms, risk analysis, and core banking systems, making reserved instances ideal for stabilizing operational expenses.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable access to patient data systems and diagnostic tools, benefiting from guaranteed compute capacity and cost predictability to manage sensitive information securely.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for production planning, IoT data processing, and supply chain management, where consistent performance and controlled costs are crucial for operational efficiency.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations rely on secure, always-available platforms for case management, document storage, and client communication, benefiting from predictable cloud infrastructure costs.
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 Azure region for a 1-year or 3-year term. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
How does this reservation save money?
By committing to a 1-year term, you pay a lower hourly rate for the compute capacity of the Standard_E16s_v3 instance in US West 3. This is ideal for workloads that run consistently, as the savings accumulate over the commitment period.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
Reserved Instances are generally tied to the specific instance type 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.