Microsoft D3/DS3 VM 1HR-US WEST
Secure hourly access to Microsoft D3/DS3 Virtual Machine resources in the US West region, ensuring your critical applications remain operational and compliant.
- Coverage: Entitlement to use Microsoft D3/DS3 VM resources on an hourly basis in the US West data center.
- Compliance: Ensures adherence to Microsoft licensing terms for specific virtual machine instances.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees access to necessary computing power for your business applications.
- Cost Management: Pay-as-you-go model for flexible resource allocation and budget control.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product provides an hourly license for Microsoft D3/DS3 Virtual Machines, specifically for deployments within the US West region. It grants the necessary permissions to operate these virtual machine instances, ensuring access to computing resources required for various business workloads.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses utilize these licenses to power their internal applications, development environments, or critical business services hosted on Microsoft Azure infrastructure. It integrates directly into their existing Azure subscriptions, providing a compliant and flexible way to manage VM capacity.
- Platform Access: Enables the use of Microsoft D3/DS3 VM types.
- Regional Deployment: Licensed for use exclusively within the US West Azure region.
- Hourly Billing: Subscription-based, charged per hour of VM instance operation.
- Licensing Compliance: Ensures legal and proper use of Microsoft software resources.
- Scalability: Facilitates on-demand scaling of computing resources as business needs evolve.
This hourly licensing model offers SMB and mid-market teams a cost-effective and compliant way to access essential Microsoft D3/DS3 VM resources for their specific operational needs.
What This Enables
Enable Development and Testing Environments
Enable teams to provision and utilize D3/DS3 VMs for development and testing workloads on demand. This ensures developers have access to the necessary computing resources without long-term commitments, accelerating project timelines.
cloud-native applications, agile development workflows, hybrid cloud deployments, DevOps practices
Support Business-Critical Application Hosting
Streamline the hosting of essential business applications that require specific D3/DS3 VM configurations. This ensures continuous operation and availability of services vital to daily business functions.
on-premises application integration, private cloud environments, core business system hosting, dedicated application servers
Manage Temporary Workload Spikes
Automate the scaling of computing resources to handle temporary increases in demand for specific applications or services. This prevents performance degradation during peak periods and ensures a consistent user experience.
seasonal business operations, event-driven workloads, variable demand applications, performance testing scenarios
Key Features
Microsoft D3/DS3 VM Instance Access
Provides the necessary permissions to run specific virtual machine types required for demanding workloads.
US West Region Deployment
Ensures low latency and optimal performance for users and applications located in or accessing resources from the western United States.
Hourly Subscription Billing
Offers a flexible and cost-effective pay-as-you-go model, allowing businesses to scale resources up or down based on actual usage.
Microsoft Licensing Compliance
Guarantees that your use of D3/DS3 VMs adheres to Microsoft's software licensing agreements, mitigating compliance risks.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrates with existing Microsoft Azure environments for straightforward deployment and management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high availability and performance for trading platforms and customer-facing applications, often necessitating specific VM configurations and strict compliance with financial regulations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize specialized software for operations, supply chain management, and data analytics that may require dedicated VM resources for optimal performance and reliability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and require robust, compliant IT infrastructure for electronic health records and medical imaging, often leveraging Azure for secure data processing.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers depend on secure and efficient systems for case management, document storage, and client communication, benefiting from scalable VM solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a D3/DS3 VM in Microsoft Azure?
D3/DS3 VMs are part of Microsoft Azure's compute offerings, designed for specific workloads that require a balance of compute and memory. They are suitable for various business applications and services.
What does '1HR-US WEST' signify in the product title?
This indicates that the license is for hourly usage ('1HR') and is specifically valid for deployments within Microsoft Azure's US West region.
How is this license billed?
This is a subscription-based license billed on an hourly consumption model. You pay for the duration the D3/DS3 VM instance is running.
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.