Microsoft Azure RI VM STANDARD_D3_V2-USNORTHCENT-1Y/MO
This Microsoft Azure RI VM STANDARD_D3_V2 subscription provides 1 year of access to a virtual machine instance in the US North Central region, ensuring your critical applications remain operational.
- License Term: Annual subscription for continuous access to Azure VM resources.
- Platform: Applies to Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, specifically the D3_V2 VM series.
- Compliance: Ensures proper licensing for your Azure virtual machine deployments.
- Value: Unlocks essential cloud computing capabilities and maintains operational continuity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a 1-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure D3_V2 virtual machine instance located in the US North Central region. It grants the right to use the specified virtual machine configuration for the duration of the subscription, providing a dedicated computing environment within Microsoft's cloud platform.
Businesses utilizing Microsoft Azure for their IT infrastructure will use this license to power applications, host services, or run development and testing environments. It is designed for IT Managers and Business Owners who need reliable and compliant access to cloud-based virtual machines without managing the underlying physical hardware.
- Azure VM Access: Provides entitlement to use a D3_V2 series virtual machine.
- Regional Deployment: Instance is provisioned in the US North Central Azure region.
- Subscription Term: Covers a 1-year period, ensuring continuous service availability.
- Licensing Compliance: Guarantees adherence to Microsoft's licensing terms for Azure services.
- Operational Continuity: Supports ongoing business operations by providing a stable cloud environment.
This annual subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking predictable costs and guaranteed access to essential Azure virtual machine resources.
What This Enables
Enable Cloud Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run business-critical applications on a dedicated Azure virtual machine. This ensures reliable performance and availability for internal or external facing services.
cloud-native applications, business process hosting, internal service delivery, development and testing environments
Streamline IT Infrastructure Management
Streamline the management of cloud infrastructure by securing a predictable annual license for a virtual machine. This simplifies budgeting and reduces administrative overhead associated with cloud resource provisioning.
managed IT services, hybrid cloud deployments, virtualized server environments, IT resource consolidation
Automate Compliance and Licensing
Automate licensing compliance for Microsoft Azure services, ensuring your virtual machine usage adheres to Microsoft's terms. This avoids potential penalties and audit issues.
regulated industry operations, IT governance frameworks, software asset management, cloud security posture
Key Features
Microsoft Azure D3_V2 VM Instance
Provides access to a powerful and versatile virtual machine configuration suitable for a wide range of workloads.
1-Year Subscription Term
Guarantees continuous access and predictable costs for your cloud computing resources over a full year.
US North Central Region Deployment
Ensures your virtual machine is hosted in a specific geographic location, potentially optimizing latency and meeting data residency requirements.
Microsoft Licensing Compliance
Confirms that your use of the Azure VM adheres to Microsoft's licensing agreements, mitigating audit risks.
Cloud-Based Infrastructure
Offers the scalability, flexibility, and reliability of Microsoft's global Azure network without the need for on-premises hardware.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, compliant, and continuously available cloud infrastructure to host trading platforms, customer management systems, and data analytics tools, often with strict regulatory oversight.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and reliable cloud environments to manage electronic health records (EHR), patient portals, and research data, adhering to stringent HIPAA and other data privacy regulations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud VMs for running production management software, supply chain logistics, IoT data processing, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that demand high uptime and performance.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers rely on secure cloud infrastructure for case management software, document storage, client communication platforms, and billing systems that require data integrity and accessibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft Azure RI VM STANDARD_D3_V2?
This refers to a specific type of virtual machine (VM) instance within the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. The D3_V2 series offers a balance of compute, memory, and storage, suitable for many business applications. 'RI' typically indicates a Reserved Instance, offering cost savings for long-term commitments.
What does a 1-year subscription mean?
A 1-year subscription means you are purchasing the right to use this specific Azure VM configuration for a continuous period of 12 months. This often comes with a commitment and potential cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Who is the target customer for this license?
This license is intended for businesses, from SMBs to mid-market enterprises, that use Microsoft Azure for their IT operations. It is for companies running their own applications or services on Azure, not for IT service providers.
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.