Microsoft Azure VM D8as v5 Series 3-Year Subscription
This 3-year subscription for Microsoft Azure VM D8as v5 instances provides dedicated compute capacity and cost predictability for your core business applications.
- License Term: Guarantees access to Azure D8as v5 virtual machine resources for a fixed 36-month period.
- Billing Model: Offers predictable subscription-based billing, simplifying IT budget management.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the full capabilities of the D8as v5 series, optimized for memory-intensive workloads.
- Cost Efficiency: Provides significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for long-term deployments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Microsoft Azure's D8as v5 series virtual machines, specifically the D8as v5 configuration in the US South Central region. It grants your organization the right to deploy and utilize these powerful virtual machines for your business operations over the specified term, ensuring consistent access to compute resources.
This offering is designed for IT Managers and Business Owners within SMB and mid-market companies who require reliable and cost-effective virtual machine capacity for their own internal applications, data processing, or development environments. It fits into your existing Azure footprint, providing a dedicated resource pool without the need for upfront hardware investment.
- Dedicated Compute: Access to D8as v5 virtual machines with 8 vCPUs and 64 GiB of memory.
- Optimized Performance: Ideal for memory-intensive applications and workloads requiring substantial RAM.
- Cost Savings: Pre-purchasing for 3 years offers a reduced rate compared to monthly commitments.
- Azure Ecosystem: Integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft Azure services.
- Compliance & Stability: Ensures continued operation and compliance with licensing requirements for your Azure deployments.
Secure predictable performance and cost savings for your critical business workloads with this 3-year Azure VM subscription.
What This Enables
Deploying Memory-Intensive Business Applications
Enable teams to run memory-hungry applications such as large databases, in-memory analytics, or caching services. This ensures optimal performance and responsiveness for your core business functions.
on-premises data centers, private cloud environments, hybrid cloud deployments, virtualized infrastructure
Streamlining Data Processing Workloads
Streamline the processing of large datasets for business intelligence or scientific computing tasks. The D8as v5 series offers ample memory to accelerate these operations, leading to faster insights.
on-premises data centers, private cloud environments, hybrid cloud deployments, virtualized infrastructure
Automating Development and Testing Environments
Automate the provisioning and management of development and testing environments that require significant memory resources. This accelerates the software development lifecycle for your internal projects.
on-premises data centers, private cloud environments, hybrid cloud deployments, virtualized infrastructure
Key Features
8 vCPUs and 64 GiB Memory
Provides substantial processing power and memory capacity to handle demanding business applications and workloads efficiently.
3-Year Subscription Term
Guarantees resource availability and locks in pricing for three years, offering cost predictability and protection against market fluctuations.
US South Central Region Deployment
Ensures low latency and high performance for users and systems located within or near the central United States.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrates seamlessly with the broader Azure ecosystem, allowing for easy management and connection to other cloud services.
Subscription Billing
Simplifies financial planning with predictable, recurring subscription costs instead of variable pay-as-you-go expenses.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-performance computing for complex calculations, risk analysis, and large database management, often with strict uptime and data residency requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize memory-intensive applications for simulation, design, and real-time data processing from operational technology systems, demanding reliable and scalable compute resources.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of patient data and require powerful computing for research, diagnostics, and secure data management, often under stringent regulatory compliance.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage large document repositories and complex case data, benefiting from the performance and capacity of memory-optimized VMs for research and analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D8as v5 series optimized for?
The D8as v5 series virtual machines are optimized for memory-intensive workloads. This includes applications like large relational database servers, in-memory caches and analytics, and big data analytics.
What does a 3-year subscription mean for my costs?
A 3-year subscription means you commit to using these Azure resources for 36 months. This commitment typically results in a significantly lower per-hour or per-instance cost compared to pay-as-you-go or even 1-year reserved instances, providing substantial savings and budget predictability.
Can I change my VM configuration during the subscription term?
While the subscription locks in the specific VM type (D8as v5) and term, Azure allows for resizing of virtual machines within certain parameters. Consult Azure documentation for specific resizing capabilities and potential implications on your subscription.
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.