Reserved VM Instance Standard_F4s_v2 1 Year
Secure predictable pricing for your Microsoft 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 Standard_F4s_v2 instances.
- Predictable Performance: Guarantee capacity for your workloads in the US Gov Virginia region.
- Budget Certainty: Simplify financial planning with fixed costs for your Azure compute resources.
- Optimized Resource Allocation: Ensure your essential applications have dedicated, cost-effective compute power.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year commitment for a Standard_F4s_v2 Azure Virtual Machine instance in the US Gov Virginia region. By reserving capacity in advance, you gain significant cost savings compared to on-demand pricing, ensuring your critical workloads have guaranteed resources at a predictable rate.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who require consistent, cost-effective compute power for their business applications. It integrates directly into your existing Microsoft Azure environment, providing a stable foundation for operations without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Reserved Capacity: Guarantees the availability of your chosen VM size and region.
- Significant Cost Reduction: Offers lower pricing than pay-as-you-go for a 1-year commitment.
- Simplified Management: Integrates directly with your Azure subscription.
- Performance Assurance: Ensures consistent performance for your critical applications.
- Budget Predictability: Provides fixed costs for compute resources, aiding financial planning.
Optimize your cloud spend and ensure consistent performance for your business-critical applications with a 1-year Reserved VM Instance.
What This Enables
Ensure Consistent Application Performance
Enable teams to run critical business applications without performance degradation due to fluctuating demand. Streamline operations by guaranteeing the compute resources needed for essential services.
production workloads, business-critical applications, stable compute needs, cloud infrastructure
Optimize Cloud Budget Predictability
Automate cost savings by committing to a 1-year term, securing lower rates than pay-as-you-go. Streamline financial planning with fixed compute costs for your Azure environment.
budget-constrained environments, long-term cloud strategy, financial forecasting, cost management
Guarantee Compute Capacity
Provide dedicated compute resources for workloads that require consistent availability and performance. Protect against unexpected price increases and resource unavailability in the Azure cloud.
stable infrastructure, mission-critical systems, resource-intensive tasks, cloud deployments
Key Features
1-Year Commitment Term
Locks in significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for your Azure compute.
Standard_F4s_v2 VM Size
Provides a balance of compute and memory suitable for a wide range of business applications.
US Gov Virginia Region
Ensures data residency and compliance with US government regulations and security standards.
Reserved Capacity
Guarantees that the specified VM instance type will be available when you need it.
Azure Integration
Seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft Azure environment for easy management.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This instance is located in the US Gov Virginia region, specifically designed to meet the stringent security, compliance, and data residency requirements of US government agencies and contractors.
Finance & Insurance
Predictable pricing and guaranteed capacity are crucial for financial services firms that rely on consistent performance for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer-facing applications.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Organizations in this sector require secure, reliable infrastructure for patient data management, research, and operational systems, benefiting from the cost predictability and guaranteed resources.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Predictable compute costs and guaranteed availability are essential for running operational technology, supply chain management systems, and data analytics platforms in industrial environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved VM Instance?
A Reserved VM Instance allows you to pre-purchase compute capacity on Microsoft Azure for a 1-year or 3-year term. This commitment provides significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Who benefits from Reserved VM Instances?
Organizations with stable, predictable workloads that will run for an extended period benefit most. This includes businesses needing consistent performance for core applications, databases, or development environments.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
While the commitment is for a specific VM size and region, Azure offers flexibility through the Azure Hybrid Benefit and the ability to exchange reservations under certain conditions. Specific terms apply.
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.