Microsoft Azure RI VM STANDARD_DS14-8_V2-USNORTHCENT-3Y/MO
This Microsoft Azure subscription provides access to a STANDARD_DS14-8_V2 virtual machine in the US North Central region for a 3-year term, ensuring consistent cloud infrastructure for your business.
- License Term: Subscription for 3 years, providing predictable costs and uninterrupted service.
- Platform Access: Enables deployment and operation of virtual machines on Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
- Capacity: Grants access to a STANDARD_DS14-8_V2 instance, offering specific CPU, RAM, and storage configurations.
- Value: Ensures compliance, feature access, and continued operation of critical business applications in the cloud.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine (VM) of the STANDARD_DS14-8_V2 series, located in the US North Central region. It grants the right to use specified Azure compute resources for business operations over the subscription period.
Businesses utilizing Azure for their IT infrastructure, including IT Managers and Business Owners in SMB and mid-market companies, will use this subscription to power their applications, host data, or run essential business services within a defined Azure environment.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Provides access to Microsoft Azure's global network of data centers and services.
- Virtual Machine Instance: Grants usage rights for a specific VM size (DS14-8_V2) with defined performance characteristics.
- Subscription Term: A 3-year commitment ensures cost stability and continuous availability of the VM.
- Regional Deployment: Resources are provisioned in the US North Central region, offering proximity and performance benefits.
- Compliance and Licensing: Ensures adherence to Microsoft's licensing terms for Azure VM usage.
This 3-year Azure VM subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking stable, compliant cloud infrastructure without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Business Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run critical business applications, such as CRM, ERP, or custom-built software, on a dedicated Azure virtual machine. Streamline operations by ensuring consistent performance and availability for essential business functions.
cloud-hosted applications, dedicated virtual machines, business continuity planning, IT infrastructure modernization
Support Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the creation and management of development and testing environments by providing readily available virtual machine resources. Automate the provisioning and de-provisioning of environments to accelerate software development cycles.
software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, DevOps practices, testing infrastructure
Host Data Storage and Databases
Enable teams to host databases or centralized data repositories that support various business functions. Ensure data accessibility and integrity by running database services on a reliable Azure VM instance.
data management, database hosting, centralized file storage, business intelligence platforms
Key Features
Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform
Access to a global network of secure, reliable, and scalable data centers for your IT infrastructure.
STANDARD_DS14-8_V2 VM Size
Consistent and predictable performance for demanding business applications with defined CPU, RAM, and storage.
3-Year Subscription Term
Ensures cost predictability and uninterrupted service for your critical cloud resources over an extended period.
US North Central Region
Optimized latency and performance for users and systems located within or near this geographic area.
Microsoft Licensing Compliance
Guarantees adherence to Microsoft's terms of service for Azure VM usage, avoiding potential legal or financial penalties.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure platforms to run trading systems, customer databases, and compliance reporting tools, making dedicated Azure VMs a critical component.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable infrastructure for Electronic Health Records (EHR), patient portals, and medical imaging systems, often subject to strict compliance regulations like HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize Azure VMs for running production management software, supply chain logistics, and IoT data processing, demanding consistent uptime and performance.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations rely on secure and accessible platforms for case management, document storage, and client communication systems, often with long-term data retention needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved Instance (RI) subscription?
A Reserved Instance subscription allows you to commit to using a specific Azure resource, like a virtual machine, for a set term (e.g., 1 or 3 years) in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It ensures capacity and cost savings.
What does STANDARD_DS14-8_V2 mean?
This refers to a specific size and series of Azure Virtual Machine. 'DS' typically indicates a general-purpose compute instance with local temporary storage, and '14-8_V2' denotes the specific configuration of vCPUs, RAM, and other resources within that series.
Can I change the VM size or region during the 3-year term?
Generally, changing the VM size or region after committing to a Reserved Instance may require specific Azure actions or might not be directly supported without impacting the reservation benefits. Consult Azure documentation or support for precise details on modifications.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.