Microsoft Azure VM D16as v5 Series Subscription
This Microsoft Azure VM D16as v5 series subscription provides essential cloud computing capacity for your business applications and workloads for a 3-year term.
- License Term: Subscription for 3 years, billed monthly, ensuring predictable costs and continuous access.
- Platform Access: Enables deployment and operation of virtual machines on Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
- Capacity: Provides D16as v5 series compute resources, suitable for demanding business applications.
- Compliance: Facilitates adherence to regulatory requirements by utilizing a certified cloud platform.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Microsoft Azure platform subscription license for the D16as v5 series virtual machines. It grants the right to deploy and operate specific virtual machine instances within the Azure US East region for a 3-year term, billed on a monthly basis.
Businesses utilizing Microsoft Azure for their core operations, IT management, or application hosting will use this license. It fits into environments requiring dedicated virtual machine capacity for workloads that demand consistent performance and availability, such as business-critical applications or development environments.
- Azure VM Access: Grants entitlement to use D16as v5 series virtual machines on Azure.
- 3-Year Term: Secures capacity and pricing for an extended period, offering budget stability.
- Monthly Billing: Provides predictable operational expenses with a consistent monthly charge.
- US East Region: Specifies deployment within Microsoft's US East data center region for proximity and performance.
- Platform Licensing: Covers the software licensing aspect for running virtual machines on Azure infrastructure.
This Azure VM subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable cloud compute without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
What This Enables
Deploying Business Critical Applications
Enable teams to run core business applications, such as CRM, ERP, or custom-built software, on dedicated Azure virtual machines. Streamline operations by ensuring these applications have consistent access to compute resources.
cloud-first environments, hybrid cloud deployments, on-premises infrastructure modernization, SaaS application hosting
Hosting Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the creation and management of development and testing environments for software projects. Automate the provisioning and de-provisioning of virtual machines to accelerate development cycles.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, software development teams, application testing frameworks
Supporting Data Analytics Workloads
Enable teams to process and analyze large datasets using virtual machines with sufficient compute power. Automate data processing tasks and ensure timely insights for business decision-making.
data warehousing, business intelligence platforms, big data processing, machine learning model training
Key Features
D16as v5 Series VM
Provides significant compute and memory resources suitable for demanding business workloads.
3-Year Subscription Term
Locks in capacity and pricing for an extended period, offering budget predictability and long-term planning.
Monthly Billing
Allows for predictable operational expenses, aligning with typical IT budgeting cycles.
Azure US East Region
Ensures low latency and high performance for users and applications located in or near the eastern United States.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverages a globally recognized, secure, and compliant cloud infrastructure for reliable operations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require secure, compliant, and highly available platforms for transaction processing, data analysis, and regulatory adherence, which Azure VMs provide.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust infrastructure to manage patient data securely, comply with HIPAA, and support critical applications like EHR systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can utilize Azure VMs for running operational technology applications, supply chain management software, and data analytics to optimize production processes.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies require secure environments for client data, case management software, and collaboration tools, benefiting from Azure's security and compliance features.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D16as v5 series VM?
The D16as v5 series is a type of virtual machine offered by Microsoft Azure, designed for general-purpose computing with a balance of CPU, memory, and storage. It is suitable for a wide range of business applications.
What does a 3-year subscription mean for my business?
A 3-year subscription means you are committing to using this Azure VM capacity for three years, typically at a fixed price. This provides cost predictability and ensures you have the resources you need for an extended period.
Can I deploy this VM in other Azure regions?
This specific SKU is designated for the US East region. For deployments in other regions, a different SKU or configuration may be required.
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.