In a model where servers are reserved in advance, an initial investment is required to secure specific servers in certain areas to minimize the hourly usage of virtual machines (VMs).

在提前预留服务器的模式中，必须有一个初始投入以保护某些区域的特定服务器，从而最小化虚拟机(VM)每小时的使用量。

Thanks to the rising value of their properties, against which they can secure loans, smaller firms now find it easier to borrow for investment-as their bigger brethren do.

亏得房产的升值相应提高了它们的担保贷款额度，小公司现在可以像它们家大业大的同行那样更方便地贷到资金。

To boost its crude production to secure implementation of the country's energy strategy, Russia should increase investment for development of small oil fields.

俄罗斯要提高原油产量，保障俄能源战略的顺利实施，必须加大对小型油田的开发投入。