Microsoft D2 V2/DS2 V2 WIN VM 1HR-EU WEST
Secure hourly access to Microsoft D2 V2/DS2 V2 Windows Virtual Machines in the EU West region, enabling essential business computing capabilities.
- License Enablement: Access to Microsoft Windows Server operating system and core virtual machine functionalities for your business applications.
- Platform Access: Enables the deployment and operation of virtual machines on Microsoft Azure infrastructure in the EU West.
- Billing Model: Pay-as-you-go hourly subscription ensures cost efficiency for variable or temporary compute needs.
- Compliance & Operation: Ensures licensed use of Microsoft software, supporting regulatory requirements and continuous business operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides hourly licensing for Microsoft D2 V2/DS2 V2 Windows Virtual Machines (VMs) in the EU West region. It unlocks the necessary Windows operating system and core VM capabilities, allowing businesses to deploy and run applications on Azure infrastructure.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this license fits into environments requiring flexible compute resources. It supports various business workloads, from development and testing to hosting specific business applications, ensuring licensed compliance and operational continuity.
- Windows OS Access: Grants entitlement to use Microsoft Windows Server on Azure virtual machines.
- VM Compute Capacity: Provides the resources for a D2 V2/DS2 V2 size VM, suitable for moderate workloads.
- Hourly Subscription: Flexible pay-per-hour billing model aligns costs with actual usage.
- EU West Region: Deploys resources within the specified European data center for data residency and performance.
- Software Compliance: Ensures legal and compliant use of Microsoft software within your IT infrastructure.
This hourly Microsoft VM license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing flexible, compliant access to Windows compute resources.
What This Enables
Enable Application Hosting
Enable teams to host essential business applications that require a Windows Server environment. Streamline deployment and ensure continuous operation with licensed access to Azure VM resources.
cloud-hosted applications, business process software, internal tools, data processing workloads
Support Development and Testing
Streamline development and testing cycles by providing on-demand Windows VM environments. Automate the provisioning of licensed Windows instances for developers and QA teams.
software development lifecycle, application testing environments, staging servers, CI/CD pipelines
Meet Temporary Compute Needs
Automate the provisioning of temporary compute capacity for short-term projects or seasonal demands. Enable teams to scale resources up or down hourly based on immediate business requirements.
project-based workloads, seasonal demand spikes, short-term data analysis, burstable computing
Key Features
Microsoft Windows Server OS
Provides the necessary operating system for a wide range of business applications and services on Azure.
D2 V2/DS2 V2 VM Size
Offers a balanced configuration of CPU and memory suitable for many common business workloads.
Hourly Subscription Billing
Allows for cost-effective resource utilization by paying only for the time the VM is actively running.
EU West Data Center Location
Ensures data residency and potentially lower latency for users within the European region.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrates with other Azure services for a unified cloud infrastructure management experience.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require secure and compliant environments for sensitive data processing and customer-facing applications, often with strict uptime and data residency requirements.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations handle confidential client data and rely on stable, licensed software for case management and client communication systems.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, requiring licensed and secure environments for patient record systems and operational software.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run specialized operational software and require reliable compute resources for production management, supply chain logistics, and data analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D2 V2/DS2 V2 VM size?
The D2 V2/DS2 V2 is a general-purpose virtual machine size in Azure offering a specific balance of CPU, memory, and disk performance, suitable for a variety of business applications.
What does '1HR' mean in the title?
'1HR' indicates that this license is billed on an hourly basis, allowing for flexible, pay-as-you-go usage of the Windows VM.
Is this a perpetual license?
No, this is an hourly subscription license. You pay for the hours the virtual machine is running, providing flexibility and cost control compared to perpetual licenses.
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.