Microsoft DSV3 Series Dedicated Host - US North Central
Secure dedicated hosting for your critical applications on Microsoft Azure, ensuring compliance and performance with DSV3 Series Dedicated Hosts.
- Dedicated Resources: Guarantees exclusive use of physical servers for predictable performance and enhanced security.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Azure services for hybrid cloud flexibility and scalability.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements through isolated and controlled environments.
- Cost Predictability: Subscription-based licensing offers a clear cost structure for budgeting and financial planning.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Microsoft DSV3 Series Dedicated Host provides dedicated physical servers within the Azure cloud, offering an isolated environment for your workloads. This subscription-based licensing unlocks the full capabilities of the DSV3 Type2 hardware in the US North Central region, ensuring predictable performance and enhanced security for your most demanding applications.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who require greater control over their hardware environment, need to meet strict compliance mandates, or want to ensure consistent performance for critical business applications. It fits within an Azure deployment strategy, providing a dedicated foundation for virtual machines.
- Exclusive Hardware Access: Ensures your virtual machines run on physical servers dedicated solely to your organization, eliminating noisy neighbor issues.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Provides a physically isolated environment, reducing the attack surface and aiding in compliance with data residency and privacy regulations.
- Predictable Performance: Guarantees consistent compute performance, crucial for mission-critical applications with strict latency and throughput requirements.
- Azure Hybrid Benefit: Allows for the use of existing on-premises Windows Server and SQL Server licenses with Software Assurance for reduced costs on Azure.
- Subscription Licensing: Offers a flexible, recurring billing model that simplifies procurement and budget management for IT resources.
Secure dedicated Azure infrastructure without the overhead of managing physical hardware, perfect for businesses prioritizing performance and compliance.
What This Enables
Enable High-Performance Workloads
Enable teams to deploy demanding applications that require consistent, dedicated compute resources for optimal performance. Streamline operations by ensuring your critical business software runs without interference from other tenants.
private cloud, hybrid cloud, virtualized environments, dedicated infrastructure
Meet Strict Compliance Requirements
Automate compliance with industry regulations by deploying sensitive data and applications in a physically isolated environment. Ensure regulatory adherence through dedicated hardware that meets specific data residency and security mandates.
regulated industries, data sensitive operations, secure environments, compliance-focused deployments
Optimize Application Performance
Streamline application performance by guaranteeing dedicated CPU, memory, and storage resources for your virtual machines. Support business continuity with predictable uptime and consistent response times for essential services.
mission-critical applications, performance-sensitive workloads, business-critical systems, high-availability setups
Key Features
Dedicated Physical Servers
Eliminates noisy neighbor issues and provides guaranteed performance for critical applications.
Physical Isolation
Enhances security and aids in meeting strict regulatory compliance requirements for data handling.
DSV3 Series Hardware
Offers a balance of compute and memory optimized for a wide range of enterprise workloads.
Azure US North Central Region
Provides localized deployment for reduced latency and compliance with regional data residency laws.
Subscription Billing
Simplifies procurement and financial planning with a predictable, recurring cost structure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high levels of security, performance predictability, and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which dedicated hosts help address.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, making dedicated, isolated environments crucial for protecting sensitive patient information.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client data and require robust security measures and reliable performance to maintain client trust and operational efficiency.
Manufacturing & Industrial
These organizations often run critical operational systems and may have specific data residency or security requirements that benefit from dedicated infrastructure for predictable performance and control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a dedicated host in Azure?
A dedicated host in Azure is a physical server that is entirely dedicated to your organization. This means you do not share the physical hardware with any other Azure customers, providing enhanced security, performance predictability, and compliance.
What are the benefits of using DSV3 Series Dedicated Hosts?
DSV3 Series Dedicated Hosts offer a balance of compute and memory, making them suitable for a wide range of enterprise applications. Benefits include guaranteed performance, physical isolation for security and compliance, and the ability to use existing Windows Server and SQL Server licenses with Azure Hybrid Benefit.
How does subscription licensing work for dedicated hosts?
Subscription licensing means you pay a recurring fee for the use of the dedicated host over a defined term. This model provides predictable costs and simplifies IT budgeting compared to traditional hardware procurement.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.