Microsoft Azure RI VM STANDARD_D4_V2-USNORTHCENT-1Y
This 1-year subscription provides a license for a Microsoft Azure VM STANDARD_D4_V2 instance in the US North Central region, enabling critical business operations.
- License Term: Annual subscription for continuous access to Azure virtual machine resources.
- Platform: Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines, specifically the D4 v2 series.
- Region: US North Central, ensuring data residency and potentially lower latency for local operations.
- Value: Guarantees compliance and uninterrupted access to necessary computing power for business applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is an annual subscription license for a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine, specifically the STANDARD_D4_V2 series, deployed in the US North Central region. It grants the right to use a defined virtual machine configuration for one year, ensuring access to compute, memory, and storage resources necessary for running business applications and services.
Businesses utilizing Microsoft Azure for their IT infrastructure will use this license to provision and operate virtual machines. It is suitable for IT Managers or IT Professionals overseeing cloud deployments, ensuring that their organization has the necessary entitlements to run workloads without compliance issues or service interruptions.
- Annual Subscription: Provides a 1-year license term for predictable budgeting and continuous service.
- Azure VM D4 v2: Access to a specific virtual machine size offering a balance of compute and memory resources.
- US North Central Region: Deployment in a specific geographic location for data sovereignty and performance optimization.
- Platform Licensing: Entitlement to use Microsoft Azure's virtual machine infrastructure.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures legal and compliant use of Azure cloud resources.
This annual Azure VM license is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing a cost-effective, compliant way to access dedicated cloud computing power.
What This Enables
Enable Business Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run critical business applications, such as CRM, ERP, or custom software, on a dedicated Azure virtual machine. This ensures consistent performance and availability for core business functions.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, business process automation, core business application hosting
Support Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the creation and management of development and testing environments for software projects. This provides developers with reliable, on-demand access to compute resources without impacting production systems.
software development lifecycle, agile development practices, QA testing frameworks, DevOps workflows
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Automate compliance with data residency and software licensing regulations by deploying within a specified Azure region and using a properly licensed VM. This mitigates risks associated with non-compliance and audits.
data sovereignty requirements, industry-specific compliance standards, secure data handling protocols, audit trail management
Key Features
Annual Subscription Term
Provides predictable budgeting and continuous access to Azure VM resources for a full year, avoiding unexpected renewal costs or service interruptions.
STANDARD_D4_V2 VM Size
Offers a balanced configuration of vCPUs and RAM suitable for a wide range of business workloads, from web servers to application backends.
US North Central Azure Region
Ensures data is stored and processed within a specific geographic location, aiding in compliance with data residency laws and potentially improving performance for local users.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverages Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure for reliability, security, and scalability, allowing businesses to focus on their operations rather than managing hardware.
Platform Licensing Entitlement
Guarantees legal and compliant use of the Azure virtual machine, protecting the business from potential penalties and ensuring access to support and updates.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require robust security, high availability, and strict compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which Azure VMs can help meet.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA and other data privacy regulations, necessitating secure, compliant cloud environments for patient data and applications.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data and require secure, reliable platforms to manage case files, billing, and client communications, often with specific data retention policies.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use cloud VMs for operational technology applications, supply chain management, and data analytics, requiring reliable uptime and secure data handling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved Instance (RI) VM license?
A Reserved Instance (RI) license for a Microsoft Azure VM is a commitment to use a specific VM size and region for a set term, typically one or three years. This commitment allows for significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
What does 'STANDARD_D4_V2' refer to?
'STANDARD_D4_V2' specifies the size and series of the Azure Virtual Machine. The D-series is optimized for compute-intensive workloads, and the v2 indicates a generation of that series, offering specific vCPU and RAM configurations.
Why is the region 'USNORTHCENTRAL' important?
The region is crucial for data residency requirements, compliance with local regulations, and network latency. Deploying in US North Central ensures your data stays within that geographic boundary and can offer better performance for users in or near that area.
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.