Microsoft Azure D4 v2 VM Windows Core Hours
This Microsoft Azure D4 v2 VM Windows core hour license provides essential access to virtual machine resources for your business operations, ensuring continued service availability.
- Access to Core Compute: Enables the use of D4 v2 virtual machine instances for your business applications and workloads.
- Windows Licensing Included: Covers the necessary Windows operating system licensing for the virtual machine.
- Subscription Billing: Provides a predictable, recurring cost for resource utilization on a monthly basis.
- Azure Platform Integration: Seamlessly integrates with the Microsoft Azure cloud platform for flexible deployment and management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides the core licensing required to operate Windows-based virtual machines on Microsoft Azure, specifically for the D4 v2 instance type. It grants the entitlement to use the Windows operating system and the underlying compute resources for your business applications.
Businesses utilizing Microsoft Azure for their IT infrastructure, including those with dedicated IT departments or managed by IT professionals, will find this license essential for running Windows workloads. It fits within a broader Azure deployment, supporting applications that require dedicated virtual machine capacity.
- Core Compute Access: Unlocks the processing power and memory of the D4 v2 Azure VM.
- Windows OS Entitlement: Provides the necessary license for running Windows Server on Azure.
- Subscription Model: Offers flexible, pay-as-you-go or term-based access to Azure resources.
- Scalability: Allows for easy scaling of compute resources as business needs evolve.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures legal and compliant use of Microsoft software within the Azure environment.
This Azure VM license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market companies needing compliant and cost-effective access to Windows virtual machines in the cloud.
What This Enables
Enable Windows Workloads on Azure VMs
Enable teams to deploy and run critical business applications that require a Windows operating system on dedicated Azure virtual machines. Streamline the provisioning process by having the necessary licensing pre-arranged for your compute instances.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized application hosting, business continuity planning
Support Specific Application Requirements
Support applications with specific compute and memory demands by utilizing the D4 v2 VM size. Automate the licensing aspect of deploying these resource-intensive applications, ensuring they meet vendor specifications.
database hosting, line-of-business application servers, development and testing environments, data analytics platforms
Maintain Licensing Compliance
Streamline your IT compliance by ensuring you have the correct Microsoft Windows licensing for your Azure virtual machines. Protect your organization from potential audits and penalties associated with software license non-compliance.
regulated industry deployments, IT asset management, cloud governance frameworks, risk mitigation strategies
Key Features
Microsoft Azure D4 v2 VM Instance
Provides a balanced configuration of CPU and memory suitable for a wide range of business applications and workloads.
Windows Server Licensing
Ensures legal and compliant use of the Windows operating system on your Azure virtual machines, avoiding potential legal issues.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable monthly costs for your VM resources, simplifying budgeting and financial planning for your IT infrastructure.
US West 2 Region Availability
Allows deployment in a specific Azure region, potentially optimizing latency and data residency for your users in that geographic area.
Platform Licensing
Grants the right to use the specified software on the designated platform, ensuring proper licensing for your cloud deployment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, compliant, and scalable IT infrastructure to handle sensitive data and high transaction volumes, making Azure VMs with proper licensing a necessity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and compliant cloud environments for patient data and operational systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run specialized operational software and require reliable compute resources for production management, supply chain logistics, and data analysis.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle confidential client information and rely on secure, accessible IT systems for case management and client communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a D4 v2 VM instance?
A D4 v2 VM instance on Microsoft Azure is a type of virtual machine offering a specific balance of CPU cores, RAM, and temporary storage, designed for general-purpose workloads.
What does 'WINCOMPHRSUSWEST2' mean?
This likely refers to Windows Core Hours licensing for a D4 v2 VM in the US West 2 Azure region, indicating the specific license type and geographic location.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee (typically monthly) for the right to use the software and resources for a defined term.
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.