Microsoft Azure RI VM STANDARD_DS13-USNORTHCENT-3Y
This Microsoft Azure RI VM license provides a 3-year entitlement for the Standard DS13 virtual machine in the US North Central region, ensuring continued access to critical cloud infrastructure.
- License Term: Covers 3 years of access to Microsoft Azure Standard DS13 virtual machine resources.
- Platform Entitlement: Unlocks the Standard DS13 VM instance for your business's specific IT workloads.
- Compliance Assurance: Guarantees adherence to Microsoft's licensing terms for Azure services.
- Operational Continuity: Secures the necessary licensing for uninterrupted operation of your virtualized environment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year Reserved Instance (RI) license for a Microsoft Azure Standard DS13 virtual machine, located in the US North Central region. It provides a commitment to Azure capacity, offering cost savings and guaranteed availability for your chosen VM size over the specified term.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize Microsoft Azure for their core IT operations. It is suitable for IT Managers or Business Owners who need predictable costs and dedicated resources for applications, development environments, or critical business services running on Azure infrastructure.
- 3-Year Commitment: Lock in pricing and capacity for your Azure VM for three years.
- Cost Savings: Reserved Instances typically offer significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Ensures your Standard DS13 VM instance is available when you need it.
- Simplified Management: Streamlines budgeting and resource planning for your Azure footprint.
- Azure Platform Access: Enables the deployment and operation of your workloads on Microsoft's global cloud.
Secure your Azure infrastructure with a predictable, cost-effective 3-year commitment, ideal for SMB and mid-market teams.
What This Enables
Enable predictable cloud spending
Enable teams to secure discounted pricing for Azure virtual machines by committing to a 3-year term. This provides financial predictability and avoids variable pay-as-you-go costs for essential workloads.
cloud-native applications, long-term development projects, business-critical server workloads
Guarantee compute resource availability
Streamline operations by ensuring dedicated capacity for your Standard DS13 virtual machine in the US North Central region. This prevents resource contention and ensures your applications are always accessible.
production environments, disaster recovery sites, high-availability configurations
Meet regulatory and compliance needs
Automate compliance by utilizing licensed Azure resources that adhere to Microsoft's service level agreements and regional data residency requirements. This supports your organization's adherence to industry standards.
data-sensitive applications, regulated industry workloads, geographically specific deployments
Key Features
3-Year Reserved Instance Term
Locks in pricing and capacity for three years, providing significant cost savings compared to on-demand rates.
Standard DS13 VM Instance
Provides a specific, powerful virtual machine configuration suitable for a wide range of business applications and workloads.
US North Central Region
Ensures your virtual machine is hosted in a specific geographic location, aiding in latency reduction and data residency compliance.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverages Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure for reliability, security, and scalability.
Subscription Billing
Facilitates predictable financial planning with a clear billing cycle for the duration of the license term.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and predictable costs for trading platforms, risk management systems, and customer-facing applications, making RI commitments ideal for stable workloads.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run complex ERP systems, SCADA monitoring, and supply chain management software on Azure, benefiting from guaranteed capacity and cost predictability for these critical operational tools.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and life science organizations need secure, reliable infrastructure for patient record systems (EHR/EMR), research data analysis, and compliance with HIPAA, where stable Azure VM performance is essential.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies utilize Azure for document management, case management software, and secure client portals, requiring consistent performance and predictable operational expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved Instance (RI)?
A Reserved Instance is a commitment to use a specific virtual machine configuration for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years, in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees capacity for your chosen VM size.
What does 'STANDARD_DS13-USNORTHCENT' mean?
This specifies the VM size (Standard DS13) and the Azure region (US North Central) where the instance will be deployed and reserved. DS-series VMs are generally optimized for memory-intensive workloads.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing this RI?
Reserved Instances are tied to a specific VM size and region. While Azure offers some flexibility through RI exchanges or modifications, it is best to ensure your initial selection accurately reflects your long-term needs.
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.