Microsoft Azure D8 v3 VM Compute Hours
This Microsoft Azure D8 v3 VM compute hour license provides essential capacity for running Windows virtual machines in the Asia Pacific East region, ensuring your business applications remain operational.
- License Entitlement: Access to compute resources for a D8 v3 virtual machine size, enabling specific performance levels for your Windows workloads.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based licensing ensures predictable costs, billed on a recurring basis for continuous access to Azure compute.
- Platform Applicability: Designed for deployment on Microsoft Azure's global infrastructure, specifically within the Asia Pacific East region.
- Compliance and Access: Guarantees licensing compliance for your Windows VMs and unlocks the full feature set of the D8 v3 VM instance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Microsoft Azure D8 v3 virtual machine compute hour license, specifically for Windows operating systems in the Asia Pacific East region. It grants your organization the necessary compute capacity to run a D8 v3 sized VM, ensuring your critical business applications have the performance they require.
This license is intended for businesses of all sizes that utilize Microsoft Azure for their IT infrastructure. It is ideal for IT Managers or IT Professionals managing Windows-based virtual machines, providing a compliant and cost-effective way to access essential compute resources without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Compute Capacity: Provides the necessary compute hours for a D8 v3 VM, supporting demanding workloads.
- Windows OS Support: Specifically licensed for Windows Server operating systems running on Azure.
- Regional Focus: Optimized for deployment within the Asia Pacific East Azure datacenter region.
- Subscription Billing: Offers a predictable, recurring subscription model for consistent cost management.
- Licensing Compliance: Ensures your use of Windows VMs on Azure adheres to Microsoft's licensing terms.
Secure your essential Windows VM compute resources with this Azure D8 v3 license, offering a compliant and cost-effective solution for your business needs.
What This Enables
Enable Windows Workload Performance
Enable teams to run demanding Windows-based applications and services on Azure infrastructure. Streamline the deployment of business-critical software requiring specific compute resources.
cloud-based deployments, virtualized environments, hybrid cloud strategies, application hosting
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Streamline the process of maintaining licensing compliance for Windows operating systems running on Azure virtual machines. Automate the tracking of compute resource usage against entitlements.
regulated industries, multi-cloud environments, IT asset management, software audits
Optimize Cloud Spend
Automate the allocation of specific compute resources to match application needs, preventing over-provisioning and reducing cloud expenditure. Enable teams to forecast and manage Azure compute costs effectively.
cost-conscious IT departments, performance-sensitive applications, subscription-based IT services, resource planning
Key Features
D8 v3 VM Size Allocation
Provides dedicated compute resources suitable for moderately demanding workloads, ensuring your applications run efficiently.
Windows OS Licensing
Ensures legal and compliant use of Windows Server operating systems on Azure infrastructure.
Asia Pacific East Region
Optimizes performance and meets data residency needs for businesses operating in or serving users within this geographic area.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable monthly costs, simplifying budgeting and financial planning for your cloud resources.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrates with the broader Microsoft Azure ecosystem for unified management and scalability.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust and compliant platforms to manage sensitive data and critical trading or operational applications, making Azure VM licensing essential for their IT infrastructure.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and compliant cloud environments for electronic health records and patient management systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics, requiring reliable compute capacity to drive efficiency and production.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and rely on secure, scalable IT infrastructure to manage case files, billing, and client communications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a D8 v3 VM?
A D8 v3 virtual machine is a specific size within Microsoft Azure's compute offerings, providing a defined amount of vCPUs, RAM, and temporary storage optimized for various workloads.
What does 'COMPHRS' mean?
'COMPHRS' typically refers to Compute Hours, indicating that this license covers the time your virtual machine is running and consuming processing power on the Azure platform.
Can this license be used for Linux VMs?
This specific license is designated for Windows operating systems. Separate licensing may be required for Linux virtual machines.
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.