Microsoft Azure RI VM STANDARD_F8S_V2-USNORTHCENT-1Y/MO
This Microsoft Azure subscription provides access to the STANDARD_F8S_V2 virtual machine instance in the US North Central region for one year, enabling enhanced computing power for your business applications.
- 1-Year Subscription: Secure access to dedicated virtual machine resources for a full year, ensuring predictable operational capacity.
- STANDARD_F8S_V2 Instance: Gain access to a compute-optimized virtual machine with vCPUs and memory suitable for demanding workloads.
- US North Central Region: Deploy your virtual machine in a geographically relevant and performant Azure datacenter location.
- Platform Licensing: Entitlement to use Microsoft Azure's virtual machine services, ensuring compliance and access to the latest features.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure RI VM STANDARD_F8S_V2 instance located in the US North Central region. It grants your organization the right to utilize this specific virtual machine configuration for your business IT needs, ensuring access to compute resources and platform capabilities.
This subscription is designed for businesses that require dedicated virtual machine capacity for their own operations, such as running business-critical applications, development and testing environments, or data processing. It is suitable for IT Managers or Business Owners looking to manage their cloud infrastructure efficiently without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Compute-Optimized VM: Access to the F8s_v2 series, offering a balance of CPU and memory for compute-intensive tasks.
- 1-Year Term: Provides a fixed commitment for resource availability and cost predictability over 12 months.
- US North Central Location: Ensures data residency and potentially lower latency for users in that geographic area.
- Microsoft Azure Platform: Utilizes Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure for reliability and scalability.
- Subscription Billing: Managed on a recurring subscription basis for simplified financial planning.
This Microsoft Azure VM subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing reliable, performant cloud compute without the complexity of enterprise-level infrastructure management.
What This Enables
Enable High-Performance Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run demanding business applications that require significant CPU resources. This ensures applications remain responsive and performant for end-users.
cloud-native applications, business-critical workloads, development and testing environments, data analytics platforms
Streamline Development and Testing Workflows
Streamline the process of setting up and tearing down development and testing environments. This allows development teams to iterate faster and deploy new features with greater efficiency.
agile development cycles, CI/CD pipelines, application staging, software development teams
Automate Data Processing and Analytics
Automate complex data processing and analytics tasks by leveraging the powerful compute capabilities of this VM instance. This accelerates insights and decision-making for your business.
big data analytics, machine learning workloads, batch processing, business intelligence reporting
Key Features
F8s_v2 VM Series
Provides a compute-optimized virtual machine with high CPU-to-memory ratio for demanding workloads.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and resource availability for a full year, simplifying budgeting and planning.
US North Central Azure Region
Enables deployment in a specific geographic location for data residency, compliance, or latency optimization.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverages a globally recognized, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure for reliable operations.
Subscription Billing
Facilitates easier financial management through recurring subscription payments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and secure data processing, often with strict compliance and uptime requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize VMs for running ERP systems, supply chain management software, and IoT data processing, demanding reliable performance for operational efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and performant environments for Electronic Health Records (EHR), medical imaging analysis, and research, often governed by HIPAA compliance.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on robust IT infrastructure for case management, document processing, and client data security, requiring consistent availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_F8S_V2?
This refers to a specific type of virtual machine offered by Microsoft Azure. The 'RI' likely indicates a reserved instance or a specific licensing model, 'STANDARD' denotes a general-purpose tier, 'F8s_v2' specifies the hardware configuration (8 vCPUs, memory, and generation), and the region is US North Central. The 1Y/MO indicates a 1-year subscription billed monthly.
Who is this subscription for?
This subscription is intended for businesses that need to run their own IT operations on cloud infrastructure. It is suitable for IT Managers or Business Owners in SMB and mid-market companies looking for dedicated virtual machine resources.
What does the 1-year subscription term mean?
A 1-year subscription term means you are committing to using this specific Azure VM instance for a period of 12 months. This often provides cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing and ensures resource availability for the duration of the term.
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.