Microsoft Azure RI VM Standard D8 v3 Subscription
This Microsoft Azure RI VM Standard D8 v3 subscription provides dedicated virtual machine capacity for your business applications, ensuring consistent performance and availability for your critical workloads.
- License Term: Annual subscription providing continuous access to Azure resources.
- Billing Model: Monthly billing for predictable operational expenses.
- Platform: Azure Virtual Machines, Standard D8 v3 series, US North Central region.
- Value: Enables compliant and efficient use of Microsoft cloud infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a Microsoft Azure Reserved Instance (RI) subscription for a Standard D8 v3 virtual machine located in the US North Central region, licensed on a one-year term with monthly billing. It grants access to a specific tier of Azure compute resources, enabling businesses to run their applications and services reliably in the cloud.
This subscription is designed for SMB and mid-market companies that utilize Azure for their core business operations. It is suitable for IT Managers or IT Professionals responsible for managing cloud infrastructure, ensuring their organization has the necessary compute capacity for workloads like databases, application servers, or development environments without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Dedicated Compute: Access to a Standard D8 v3 Azure VM with 8 vCPUs and 32 GiB RAM.
- Cost Savings: Reserved Instances offer significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for predictable workloads.
- Performance Assurance: Consistent and reliable performance for your business-critical applications.
- Compliance Ready: Helps meet regulatory and compliance requirements by providing a stable and auditable cloud environment.
- Flexible Deployment: Suitable for a wide range of business applications and workloads.
This Azure RI subscription offers SMB and mid-market teams a cost-effective and reliable way to secure essential cloud compute resources for their business.
What This Enables
Enable consistent application performance
Enable teams to run critical business applications with guaranteed performance levels. Streamline operations by ensuring that essential software, such as CRM or ERP systems, has dedicated and reliable compute resources available.
cloud-hosted applications, dedicated virtual machines, predictable workload environments, business-critical software
Support database hosting and management
Streamline the hosting of business databases by providing a stable and performant virtual machine. Automate resource allocation to ensure databases supporting customer data or financial transactions are always accessible and responsive.
database servers, data warehousing, business intelligence platforms, transactional systems
Facilitate development and testing environments
Enable development teams to provision consistent and reliable environments for coding and testing applications. Automate the setup of virtual machines that mirror production, reducing deployment issues and accelerating release cycles.
development servers, testing environments, CI/CD pipelines, staging environments
Key Features
Microsoft Azure Reserved Instance
Secure significant cost savings on predictable Azure compute workloads compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Standard D8 v3 VM Series
Access a powerful virtual machine with 8 vCPUs and 32 GiB RAM, suitable for demanding business applications.
1-Year Term, Monthly Billing
Enjoy predictable operational expenses with an annual commitment billed on a monthly basis.
US North Central Region
Deploy your resources in a geographically relevant and performant Azure datacenter region.
Subscription Licensing
Ensure continuous access to Azure services and maintain compliance with Microsoft licensing terms.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services require high availability and predictable performance for trading platforms, core banking systems, and risk management applications, making Reserved Instances a cost-effective solution for stable workloads.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain compliance with HIPAA and other regulations, necessitating secure, reliable, and auditable cloud environments for patient data and operational systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run complex ERP, MES, and IoT data processing applications that demand consistent compute power and predictable costs for operational efficiency and supply chain management.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data and require secure, performant platforms for case management, document management, and client communication systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved Instance (RI)?
A Reserved Instance is a commitment to use specific Azure compute resources for a one or three-year term. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This subscription is for a Standard D8 v3 VM.
How does monthly billing work for this subscription?
While this is a one-year commitment, the total cost is divided into 12 equal monthly payments. You will be billed each month for the duration of the subscription term.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchase?
Reserved Instances are tied to specific VM families and regions. While Azure offers some flexibility to exchange RIs, significant changes to VM size or region may require purchasing a new RI. Consult Azure documentation for the latest exchange policies.
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.