Reserved VM Instance Standard_E4-2ads_v5 1 Year
Secure predictable pricing for your Azure virtual machines with a 1-year Reserved VM Instance, ensuring cost savings and consistent performance for your critical applications.
- Cost Savings: Lock in lower prices compared to pay-as-you-go rates for your chosen VM instance over a 1-year term.
- Predictable Performance: Guarantee availability of the Standard_E4-2ads_v5 instance type in the US East 2 region for consistent workload execution.
- Simplified Budgeting: Easily forecast and manage your cloud infrastructure expenses with a fixed annual commitment.
- Resource Assurance: Reserve compute capacity to meet your application demands without unexpected fluctuations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year reservation for the Microsoft Azure Standard_E4-2ads_v5 virtual machine instance in the US East 2 region. By committing to a reservation, businesses can significantly reduce their cloud computing costs compared to on-demand pricing while ensuring the availability of specific compute resources.
Ideal for SMBs and mid-market companies with predictable workloads, this reservation is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals who need to optimize their Azure spend. It fits into existing Azure environments, providing a cost-effective solution for running business-critical applications, development and testing environments, or backend services.
- Significant Cost Reduction: Achieve up to 70% savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for the reserved VM instance.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Ensure that the Standard_E4-2ads_v5 instance type is available when you need it in the specified region.
- Flexible Billing: Choose a single upfront payment or monthly payments for your 1-year commitment.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Azure subscription and management tools.
- Workload Stability: Provides a stable and cost-effective platform for consistent application performance.
Optimize your cloud budget and ensure resource availability with a 1-year Reserved VM Instance, perfect for businesses seeking enterprise IT without the enterprise overhead.
What This Enables
Cost Optimization for Stable Workloads
Enable teams to significantly reduce their Azure spending on virtual machines with consistent usage patterns. Streamline budgeting by locking in a predictable annual cost for essential compute resources.
cloud-hosted applications, predictable compute needs, ongoing development environments, backend services
Guaranteed Resource Availability
Automate the assurance of compute capacity for critical business applications, preventing performance degradation due to resource contention. Ensure business continuity by reserving the specific VM instance type needed for your operations.
mission-critical applications, production environments, high-availability setups, core business systems
Predictable Cloud Budgeting
Allow finance and IT departments to accurately forecast cloud expenditure for the upcoming year. Eliminate the risk of unexpected cost spikes associated with fluctuating on-demand VM pricing.
budget-constrained organizations, financial planning cycles, cost-conscious IT departments, managed service environments
Key Features
1-Year Commitment Term
Lock in current pricing for a full year, protecting your budget from potential market fluctuations and ensuring cost predictability.
Standard_E4-2ads_v5 Instance Type
Access a specific, powerful VM configuration optimized for memory-intensive workloads, ensuring your applications have the resources they need.
US East 2 Region
Ensure low latency and high performance for users and operations located within or near the eastern United States.
Azure Cloud Platform
Benefit from the scalability, security, and global reach of Microsoft Azure's robust cloud infrastructure.
Discounted Pricing
Achieve substantial savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates, directly improving your IT operational budget efficiency.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require predictable costs and guaranteed availability for trading platforms, customer portals, and data processing to meet strict regulatory and performance demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and cost-effective infrastructure for patient record systems, telehealth services, and research data, often with specific compliance requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for operational technology, supply chain management, and analytics, benefiting from stable pricing for continuous operations.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses rely on consistent performance for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing applications, where cost efficiency is 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 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 my business money?
By committing to a 1-year term for the Standard_E4-2ads_v5 instance in US East 2, you pay a lower hourly rate than if you were using the instance on demand. This predictability helps optimize your cloud spending.
Can I change the VM instance type or region after purchase?
Reserved Instances are generally tied to the specific instance type and region purchased. While Azure offers some flexibility, modifications may not always be possible or may involve cancellation fees. It is best to ensure your needs align with the reservation before purchase.
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.