Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B12MS-USNORTHCENT-1Y
This Microsoft license provides access to virtual machine resources, ensuring your business applications run efficiently and compliantly for one year.
- License Term: Annual subscription providing continuous access to specified virtual machine resources.
- Platform Access: Enables the deployment and operation of virtual machines on Microsoft's Azure infrastructure.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures adherence to Microsoft's licensing terms for virtual machine usage.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees the availability of necessary computing power for your business applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B12MS-USNORTHCENT-1Y is a platform software license that grants your organization the right to utilize specific virtual machine (VM) resources within the Microsoft Azure cloud environment for a defined term.
It is designed for businesses that require dedicated virtual computing capacity for their own operational applications, ensuring compliance and access to essential features without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Virtual Machine Entitlement: Grants usage rights for a B12MS virtual machine instance.
- Azure Platform Integration: Operates within the Microsoft Azure North Central US region.
- Annual Subscription: Provides a one-year license term with predictable billing.
- Compliance and Audit Readiness: Ensures your VM usage adheres to Microsoft's licensing agreements.
- Scalable Infrastructure: Supports business growth by providing cloud-based computing resources.
This annual license is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable, compliant access to Microsoft Azure virtual machines for their core business functions.
What This Enables
Enable Application Hosting and Development
Enable teams to deploy and run business-critical applications, such as CRM, ERP, or custom-built software, on a dedicated virtual machine. Streamline development and testing environments by providing consistent and accessible cloud-based resources.
cloud-hosted applications, internal business software, development environments, testing and staging servers
Support Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Support resilient operations by hosting critical data and applications on a virtual machine that can be part of a disaster recovery strategy. Automate failover processes to ensure minimal downtime and data loss in the event of an outage.
business continuity planning, disaster recovery sites, high availability configurations, data backup solutions
Manage Data Storage and Processing
Streamline data management by utilizing the virtual machine for databases, file servers, or data processing tasks. Automate data ingestion and analysis workflows to gain insights and improve operational efficiency.
database hosting, file server consolidation, data analytics platforms, application backends
Key Features
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine Instance
Provides dedicated cloud computing power for your business applications, ensuring performance and availability.
Annual Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to virtual machine resources for a full year.
US North Central Region Deployment
Ensures low latency and optimal performance for users located within or near this geographic area.
Microsoft Licensing Compliance
Guarantees that your usage adheres to Microsoft's terms, avoiding potential legal and financial risks.
Platform Software License
Grants the right to use the specified virtual machine resources, simplifying procurement and management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, secure, and compliant platforms for managing sensitive data and transactional workloads, making Azure VMs a critical component for their operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and reliable infrastructure for patient data management and operational systems, which Azure VMs can provide.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often use IT for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics, benefiting from scalable cloud resources like Azure VMs to optimize production and logistics.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle confidential client information and require secure, always-on systems for case management, document storage, and client communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft RI VM license?
A Microsoft RI VM license, like the STANDARD_B12MS-USNORTHCENT-1Y, is an annual subscription that grants your business the right to use a specific virtual machine instance on Microsoft Azure. It covers the software licensing aspect for running your applications in the cloud.
What does 'STANDARD_B12MS' refer to?
STANDARD_B12MS refers to a specific series and size of virtual machine offered by Microsoft Azure. The 'B' series are burstable VMs, suitable for workloads that don't need full CPU performance all the time but occasionally require a boost. '12MS' indicates the number of vCPUs and memory allocated to this instance.
What is the benefit of buying this license through Zent Networks?
Zent Networks simplifies the procurement of Microsoft licenses, integrating them into your overall IT strategy. We ensure you get the right licensing for your needs, backed by expert support, allowing you to focus on running your business.
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.