Management & GovernanceQuestion 92 of 100
Which of the following is a valid strategy to reduce Azure virtual machine costs for predictable, long-running workloads?
a.Deleting all backups
b.Disabling monitoring entirely
c.Running only during business hours without automation
d.Purchasing reserved instances for a one- or three-year term
Explanation
Reserved instances let you commit to a VM for one or three years in exchange for a significant discount over pay-as-you-go pricing. They suit steady, predictable workloads that run continuously. This is a common cost-optimization technique in Azure.
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