Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine Standard DS1 V2 3-Year Subscription
This Microsoft Azure subscription provides a 3-year license for a Standard DS1 V2 virtual machine in the US Central region, enabling essential cloud computing capabilities for your business.
- License Term: Enjoy continuous access to Azure VM resources for a full three years, simplifying budgeting and procurement.
- Platform Access: Unlock the full feature set of the Standard DS1 V2 virtual machine instance for your specific workloads.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain licensing compliance with Microsoft's official subscription model for your Azure deployments.
- Cost Predictability: Lock in pricing for three years, providing financial certainty for your cloud infrastructure investments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a 3-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure Standard DS1 V2 virtual machine, specifically provisioned for the US Central region. It grants your organization the right to utilize this compute resource for the duration of the term, ensuring you have access to the defined capabilities and performance characteristics of this VM size.
This license is designed for businesses that use IT for their own operations, including SMBs and mid-market companies. It fits into environments requiring scalable compute power for applications, development, testing, or general workloads within the Azure cloud platform, providing a predictable and compliant way to access these resources.
- 3-Year Commitment: Secures your Azure VM resources and pricing for an extended period.
- Standard DS1 V2 Instance: Provides access to a specific virtual machine configuration optimized for various workloads.
- US Central Region: Deploys your VM in a geographically relevant and performant Azure data center location.
- Subscription Billing: Offers a predictable, recurring cost model for easier financial management.
- Microsoft Licensing: Ensures compliance with Microsoft's terms for using Azure services.
This 3-year Azure VM subscription is an ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking predictable cloud costs and reliable access to essential compute resources.
What This Enables
Enable Scalable Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run business-critical applications on a dedicated Azure virtual machine. Streamline application delivery by ensuring consistent performance and availability for end-users.
cloud-native applications, web application hosting, internal business tools
Support Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the creation and management of development and testing environments with pre-defined VM configurations. Automate the provisioning of consistent sandboxes for software development lifecycles.
software development lifecycle, CI/CD pipelines, staging environments
Ensure Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Automate the setup of critical systems in a secondary cloud location for disaster recovery purposes. Protect against data loss and minimize downtime by having standby compute resources available.
disaster recovery planning, business continuity strategy, data backup solutions
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides cost predictability and locks in pricing for an extended period, simplifying IT budget management.
Standard DS1 V2 VM Size
Offers a balanced configuration of CPU, memory, and storage suitable for a wide range of business workloads.
US Central Region Deployment
Ensures your virtual machine is hosted in a geographically relevant and performant Azure data center.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Grants access to a secure, scalable, and reliable global cloud infrastructure managed by Microsoft.
Subscription Billing Model
Facilitates easier financial planning with predictable recurring costs for your cloud compute resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require secure, reliable, and compliant cloud infrastructure to host trading platforms, customer data, and core banking applications, benefiting from Azure's robust security and uptime guarantees.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need to manage sensitive patient data (PHI) securely and comply with regulations like HIPAA, making Azure's compliance certifications and secure cloud environment essential for electronic health records and medical applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for managing supply chains, running operational technology applications, and supporting IoT initiatives, requiring scalable compute for data processing and analytics.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle confidential client information and require secure, accessible platforms for case management, document storage, and client collaboration, benefiting from Azure's data protection and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft Azure Standard DS1 V2 VM?
The Standard DS1 V2 is a general-purpose virtual machine size offered by Microsoft Azure. It provides a balance of compute, memory, and storage resources suitable for a variety of business applications and workloads.
What does a 3-year subscription mean?
A 3-year subscription means you are purchasing the right to use the specified Azure virtual machine for a continuous period of three years. This typically involves a commitment to pay for the service over that term, often at a discounted rate compared to monthly billing.
Can I change the VM size or region during the subscription term?
Changes to VM size or region are typically managed through Azure portal operations. While the subscription covers the entitlement for a specific configuration, you can often resize or move your VM within Azure, subject to Azure's service capabilities and potential adjustments in billing.
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.