Microsoft Azure RI VM STANDARD_D4-USNORTHCENT-3Y/MO
This Microsoft Azure RI VM STANDARD_D4 license provides a 3-year subscription for essential cloud computing capacity in the US North Central region, ensuring your business operations remain compliant and efficient.
- License Term: A 3-year subscription commitment for uninterrupted service and predictable budgeting.
- Platform Access: Enables the deployment and operation of virtual machines on Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
- Capacity: Provides resources equivalent to a D4 virtual machine size for your specific workloads.
- Compliance & Operation: Ensures you are properly licensed for Azure services, avoiding potential penalties and service disruptions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a 3-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine (VM) of the STANDARD_D4 size, specifically for the US North Central region. It grants the right to use Azure compute resources for the specified term, ensuring your organization has the necessary capacity for its applications and workloads.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize Microsoft Azure for their IT infrastructure. It is suitable for IT Managers, IT Professionals, or Business Owners in SMB and mid-market companies who need to manage cloud-based virtual machines for application hosting, development, testing, or data processing. It fits into your existing Azure environment, providing licensed access to specific VM resources.
- 3-Year Commitment: Secure your Azure VM resources for an extended period, offering cost predictability.
- Standard D4 VM Size: Access a defined level of CPU, memory, and storage for your virtual machines.
- US North Central Region: Deploy your VMs in a specific Azure geographic location for performance or compliance reasons.
- Platform Licensing: Grants the entitlement to run virtual machines on the Microsoft Azure platform.
- Subscription Billing: Provides a clear, recurring billing model for easier financial planning.
This 3-year Azure VM subscription is an ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking predictable cloud capacity and proper licensing for their Azure deployments.
What This Enables
Enable Cloud Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run business-critical applications on a licensed Microsoft Azure VM. This ensures consistent performance and availability for services essential to daily operations.
cloud-native applications, line-of-business software, internal tools
Support Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the creation and management of development and testing environments using licensed Azure VM capacity. This allows development teams to iterate quickly and safely without impacting production systems.
software development lifecycle, QA testing, staging environments
Ensure Licensing Compliance for Azure VMs
Automate the process of maintaining proper licensing for Azure virtual machines, preventing potential compliance issues and associated fines. This provides peace of mind for IT management.
regulatory adherence, IT asset management, cloud governance
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Locks in your Azure VM capacity for an extended period, providing budget predictability and avoiding short-term renewal concerns.
STANDARD_D4 VM Size
Delivers a balanced configuration of CPU, memory, and storage suitable for a wide range of common business workloads and applications.
US North Central Region Deployment
Allows for deployment in a specific geographic location, optimizing latency for users in the region or meeting data residency requirements.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Provides access to a globally recognized, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure for hosting your virtual machines.
Subscription Billing Model
Facilitates easier financial planning and management with a clear, recurring cost structure for your Azure VM resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure platforms for transaction processing and data management, making licensed Azure VMs a critical component for compliance and operational continuity.
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 rely on cloud-based systems for production management, supply chain logistics, and data analytics, requiring reliable and scalable compute resources.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle sensitive client data and require secure, reliable systems for case management, document storage, and client communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'RI VM' mean in this product title?
'RI VM' typically stands for 'Reserved Instance Virtual Machine'. This indicates a commitment to using a specific VM type for a set duration, often resulting in cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
What is the significance of the '3Y/MO' in the title?
'3Y/MO' signifies a 3-year subscription term, billed on a monthly basis. This provides a long-term commitment for your Azure VM resources.
Can this license be used in any Azure region?
No, this specific license is designated for the 'USNORTHCENT' (US North Central) Azure region. Deployments must occur within this specified region to comply with the license terms.
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.