Microsoft Azure D16AS V5 VM License 3-Year Subscription
This 3-year Microsoft Azure D16AS V5 VM license subscription provides essential access to cloud computing resources for your business applications.
- License Term: 3-year subscription commitment for predictable cloud resource access.
- Platform Access: Enables deployment and operation of specific virtual machine series.
- Feature Entitlement: Unlocks advanced capabilities and performance for your workloads.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains licensing compliance for your deployed Microsoft Azure resources.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Microsoft Azure's D16AS V5 Virtual Machine series, specifically for the US Central region. It grants your organization the right to deploy and operate virtual machines within this series, ensuring access to the defined compute, memory, and networking resources for the duration of the term.
This license is designed for businesses that require dedicated cloud infrastructure for their core operations. It is suitable for IT Managers or IT Professionals managing on-premises or cloud-based environments who need to provision and maintain virtual machines for applications, databases, or development/testing without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- 3-Year Commitment: Lock in resource availability and pricing for three years.
- Azure VM Access: Enables deployment of D16AS V5 series virtual machines.
- US Central Region: Optimized for performance and latency within the specified Azure datacenter region.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable monthly billing for operational budgeting.
- Microsoft Licensing: Ensures compliance with Microsoft's cloud service terms.
This 3-year Azure VM license subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking cost-effective, predictable access to Microsoft's cloud infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Scalable Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run business-critical applications on dedicated Azure virtual machines. Streamline application delivery and ensure consistent performance for end-users.
cloud-native applications, business process automation, internal software platforms, web application hosting
Support Database Operations
Streamline the deployment and management of database servers within the Azure cloud. Automate provisioning and ensure high availability for critical business data.
relational database management, data warehousing, business intelligence platforms, application backend services
Facilitate Development and Testing Environments
Enable development teams to quickly provision and de-provision virtual machines for testing and staging. Automate the creation of consistent development environments to accelerate software delivery.
software development lifecycle, quality assurance testing, application staging, CI/CD pipelines
Key Features
Microsoft Azure D16AS V5 VM Series
Provides access to a specific class of Azure virtual machines optimized for certain workloads, ensuring appropriate performance for your applications.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and resource availability over an extended period, simplifying long-term IT planning and budgeting.
US Central Region Deployment
Optimizes latency and performance for users and systems located within or near the US Central geographic area.
Subscription Billing Model
Allows for operational expenditure (OpEx) budgeting with consistent monthly payments, rather than large upfront capital expenditures.
Microsoft Licensing Entitlement
Guarantees that your use of the Azure VM resources is fully licensed and compliant with Microsoft's terms, avoiding potential legal or financial penalties.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services organizations require highly available and secure platforms for transaction processing and data management, often with strict compliance mandates.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable and compliant cloud infrastructure to manage patient data, electronic health records, and critical medical applications under regulations like HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics to optimize production and logistics, demanding consistent uptime.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data and require secure, reliable systems for case management, document storage, and client communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D16AS V5 VM series in Azure?
The D16AS V5 series in Microsoft Azure is a type of virtual machine optimized for general-purpose computing. It offers a balance of compute, memory, and networking resources suitable for a wide range of business applications and workloads.
What does a 3-year subscription license entail?
A 3-year subscription license means you are committing to using the specified Azure virtual machine resources for a period of three years. This typically comes with a more favorable pricing structure compared to pay-as-you-go options and ensures resource availability.
Can this license be used in other Azure regions?
This specific license is designated for the US Central region. While you can deploy VMs in other regions, this particular subscription is tied to the US Central datacenter for its operational and billing context.
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.