Microsoft Azure D8 v3 VM Compute Hours Subscription
This Microsoft Azure subscription provides D8 v3 virtual machine compute hours in the US West region, ensuring your business applications have the necessary processing power.
- Subscription Billing: Pay-as-you-go model for predictable operational expenses.
- Compute Capacity: Access to D8 v3 virtual machine resources for demanding workloads.
- Regional Availability: Deployed in US West, optimizing latency for local operations.
- Microsoft Licensing: Ensures compliance and access to official Azure platform features.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Microsoft Azure subscription for D8 v3 virtual machine compute hours, specifically licensed for use in the US West region. It grants your organization the right to utilize the processing power of these virtual machines under a recurring subscription model, ensuring continuous operation and access to Azure's infrastructure.
This license is designed for businesses that require dedicated virtual machine capacity for their own IT operations, such as running critical applications, hosting databases, or supporting development and testing environments. It is suitable for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies looking to manage their cloud infrastructure efficiently.
- Azure VM Access: Grants entitlement to use D8 v3 virtual machine compute resources.
- Subscription Model: Provides a flexible, recurring billing structure for cloud services.
- US West Region: Optimized for performance and compliance within this specific Azure datacenter region.
- Platform Compliance: Ensures adherence to Microsoft's licensing terms for Azure services.
- Operational Continuity: Supports the ongoing operation of business-critical applications and services.
This Azure compute hour subscription is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations needing reliable and compliant virtual machine capacity without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Business Critical Application Hosting
Enable teams to host and run essential business applications, such as ERP systems or customer databases, on reliable Azure infrastructure. Ensure continuous operation and performance for core business functions.
cloud-hosted applications, dedicated virtual machines, business continuity planning, IT infrastructure management
Support Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the creation and management of development and testing environments using D8 v3 virtual machines. Provide developers with the necessary compute resources for efficient coding and quality assurance cycles.
software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, cloud-based testing, IT operations support
Ensure Licensing Compliance for Azure VMs
Automate compliance with Microsoft's licensing terms for Azure virtual machines, avoiding potential penalties and audit issues. Maintain a clear and auditable record of your Azure compute resource entitlements.
cloud resource management, IT governance, regulatory adherence, license management
Key Features
Microsoft Azure D8 v3 VM Compute Hours
Access to powerful virtual machine processing capabilities for demanding business workloads.
Subscription Billing Model
Predictable, recurring costs for cloud compute resources, simplifying budgeting and financial planning.
US West Region Deployment
Optimized performance and reduced latency for businesses operating within or serving the western United States.
Microsoft Licensing Entitlement
Ensures legal compliance and access to the full feature set of Azure virtual machines.
Scalable Cloud Infrastructure
Ability to scale compute resources as business needs evolve, providing flexibility and agility.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high availability and performance for trading platforms, risk management systems, and customer data processing, making Azure VMs a critical component for their operations and compliance needs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and require robust, secure, and compliant cloud infrastructure for electronic health records (EHR) and medical imaging, aligning with HIPAA and other regulatory demands.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for managing supply chains, running production analytics, and supporting IoT devices, benefiting from the scalability and processing power of Azure VMs for operational efficiency.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers manage large volumes of confidential client data and require secure, reliable platforms for case management, document storage, and client communication, often with strict data privacy requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft Azure D8 v3 VM?
A D8 v3 virtual machine (VM) on Microsoft Azure is a type of cloud computing instance offering specific CPU, memory, and storage configurations designed for general-purpose workloads. The 'D8' indicates the size, and 'v3' denotes the generation of the hardware.
What does a compute hour subscription cover?
A compute hour subscription covers the right to use the processing power of the specified virtual machine size (D8 v3) for a set duration, billed on a recurring basis. It ensures you have access to the necessary CPU cycles for your applications.
Why is the US West region specified?
Specifying the US West region ensures that your virtual machines are hosted in a Microsoft Azure datacenter located in that geographical area. This is important for optimizing network performance, meeting data residency requirements, and potentially reducing latency for users in that region.
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.