Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B1S-USNORTHCENT-1Y
Secure a one-year subscription for Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B1S-USNORTHCENT-1Y, enabling essential virtual machine capabilities for your business infrastructure.
- License Term: Annual subscription providing continuous access to Microsoft's virtual machine platform features.
- Platform Access: Unlocks specific virtual machine configurations and capabilities within the Azure North Central US region.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures legitimate use of Microsoft software, avoiding potential penalties and operational disruptions.
- Feature Entitlement: Grants access to the features and capacity defined by the STANDARD_B1S VM size for the licensed term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a one-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine (VM) of the STANDARD_B1S size, located in the US North Central region. It provides the necessary entitlement to deploy and operate this specific VM instance, ensuring access to its defined compute and memory resources for the duration of the subscription.
Businesses utilizing Azure for their core operations, including IT Managers overseeing infrastructure, Business Owners seeking cost-effective cloud solutions, and IT Professionals managing virtualized environments, will find this license essential. It fits into their existing Azure deployments, providing the legal and functional right to use the specified VM for their own business applications and services.
- Annual Subscription: Provides a clear, one-year commitment for VM usage, simplifying budgeting and renewal.
- Azure Region Specific: Tailored for deployment in the US North Central Azure region, optimizing latency and data residency.
- Standard B1s VM: Grants access to a specific, cost-effective VM size suitable for development, testing, or light workloads.
- Microsoft Licensing: Ensures compliance with Microsoft's terms of service for cloud resource utilization.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees the right to operate the VM for its intended business purpose throughout the subscription term.
This annual subscription is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market organizations needing compliant access to a specific Azure VM size for their operational needs.
What This Enables
Enable specific Azure VM deployment
Enable teams to deploy and operate a STANDARD_B1S Azure Virtual Machine for their business applications. This ensures that the VM instance is properly licensed and compliant with Microsoft's terms of service for the full subscription period.
cloud infrastructure, virtual machine deployment, business application hosting, Azure services
Maintain licensing compliance
Streamline the process of maintaining software licensing compliance for your Azure cloud environment. This subscription guarantees legitimate use of the specified VM, preventing potential audits and associated penalties.
cloud resource management, IT compliance, operational risk mitigation, Azure governance
Support development and testing environments
Automate the provisioning of cost-effective virtual machines for development and testing workloads. This license provides the entitlement for a STANDARD_B1S VM, suitable for non-production environments that require specific Azure capabilities.
development operations, testing environments, cloud sandbox, IT resource allocation
Key Features
Annual Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and a clear renewal date for your Azure VM licensing, simplifying IT budget management.
STANDARD_B1S VM Size
Offers a cost-effective compute and memory configuration suitable for development, testing, or low-traffic applications.
US North Central Azure Region
Optimizes performance and data residency for businesses operating within or serving users in this geographic area.
Microsoft Licensing Entitlement
Ensures your use of the Azure VM is compliant with Microsoft's licensing agreements, mitigating legal and financial risks.
Platform Access
Grants the right to deploy and utilize the specified virtual machine, enabling your business applications and services.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require strict adherence to data residency and compliance standards, making licensed and region-specific Azure VMs essential for secure operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and other regulations, necessitating licensed cloud resources that can be configured for secure data handling and specific operational needs.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services businesses handle sensitive client data and require reliable, compliant IT infrastructure, often leveraging cloud VMs for practice management software.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud services for operational efficiency, data analytics, and supply chain management, requiring licensed virtual machines to support these critical business functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft RI VM license?
A Microsoft RI VM license is a subscription that grants your business the right to deploy and operate a specific type of virtual machine on Microsoft Azure for a defined period. This license ensures compliance with Microsoft's terms.
What does STANDARD_B1S mean?
STANDARD_B1S refers to a specific size of Azure Virtual Machine that offers a balance of CPU and memory resources, often used for burstable workloads, development, or testing environments due to its cost-effectiveness.
Why is licensing important for cloud VMs?
Proper licensing is crucial to ensure your business is legally compliant when using cloud services like Azure VMs. It prevents potential penalties, ensures access to features, and supports your operational continuity.
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.