Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine Standard B1ls 3-Year Subscription
This Microsoft Azure VM Standard B1ls subscription provides essential cloud computing capacity for your business applications over a three-year term.
- License Term: Provides uninterrupted access to Azure VM resources for a committed three-year period.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the capabilities of the Azure B1ls virtual machine series for your specific workloads.
- Cost Predictability: Locks in pricing for three years, simplifying budget management for your IT infrastructure.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures you are properly licensed for the Azure virtual machine resources you utilize.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a three-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine, specifically the Standard B1ls series in the North Central US region. It grants your organization the right to deploy and operate this virtual machine instance on the Azure cloud platform for the duration of the subscription.
This license is designed for businesses that require a predictable and cost-effective way to access cloud computing resources. It is suitable for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing their company's infrastructure, enabling them to run business applications, development environments, or essential services within the Azure ecosystem.
- 3-Year Commitment: Secures your Azure VM resources and pricing for an extended period.
- Standard B1ls Instance: Provides access to a specific tier of Azure virtual machine optimized for burstable workloads.
- Regional Deployment: Valid for deployment within the North Central US Azure region.
- Subscription Billing: Managed as an ongoing operational expense with predictable renewal cycles.
- Microsoft Azure Platform: Operates on Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure, offering reliability and scalability.
Secure your essential cloud computing capacity with this predictable, three-year Microsoft Azure VM subscription, ideal for SMB and mid-market IT management.
What This Enables
Deploying Business Applications
Enable teams to host and run essential business applications, such as CRM, ERP, or custom-built software, on a dedicated Azure virtual machine. This ensures consistent performance and availability for your core business processes.
cloud-based operations, dedicated application hosting, business process support, ongoing operational expense
Development and Testing Environments
Streamline development workflows by providing developers with consistent and accessible environments for coding, testing, and staging applications. This accelerates the software development lifecycle and reduces deployment friction.
software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, testing and staging, IT resource provisioning
Running Internal IT Services
Support internal IT functions by deploying virtual machines for services like domain controllers, file servers, or internal databases. This maintains essential infrastructure for your organization's daily operations.
on-premises infrastructure support, internal service delivery, data management, IT operations management
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Locks in pricing and resource availability for an extended period, providing cost predictability and operational stability for your business.
Standard B1ls VM Series
Provides access to a cost-effective virtual machine size suitable for workloads that require occasional bursts of performance, optimizing resource utilization.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverages Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure for reliable uptime, security, and scalability, ensuring your applications are accessible when needed.
Subscription Licensing
Allows for predictable operational expense budgeting rather than large capital outlays, aligning with modern IT financial management practices.
North Central US Region
Ensures your virtual machine is deployed in a specific geographic location, which can be critical for data residency requirements or latency optimization.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require reliable and secure platforms for managing sensitive data and transactional systems, benefiting from Azure's compliance certifications and predictable VM costs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need to maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure high availability for patient management systems, making Azure's secure infrastructure and dedicated VM resources a strong fit.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses often run point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing applications that benefit from the scalability and predictable costs of Azure VMs.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client data and require secure, always-on access to case management and document systems, aligning with Azure's security posture and VM capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Standard B1ls VM series?
The B-series VMs are designed for workloads that don't need full CPU performance all the time, such as development and test environments, small databases, and microservices. They offer a burstable CPU credit system to provide more performance when needed.
What does a 3-year subscription mean for my business?
A 3-year subscription means you commit to using this Azure VM for that duration, typically at a discounted rate compared to monthly commitments. It provides price stability and ensures you have the resource allocated for your long-term needs.
Can I change the VM size during the subscription term?
Generally, changing the VM size might require specific actions within Azure, and the terms of your subscription may dictate the process or potential implications. It is advisable to consult Azure documentation or support for specific guidance on resizing.
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.