Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B8MS-USNORTHCENT-1Y/MO
This Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B8MS-USNORTHCENT-1Y/MO subscription provides essential virtual machine capacity for your business applications for one year.
- License Term: Annual subscription providing continuous access to virtual machine resources.
- Billing Model: Monthly billing for predictable operational expenses.
- Platform: Supports Microsoft Azure virtual machine instances, enabling scalable cloud infrastructure.
- Value: Ensures licensing compliance and uninterrupted access to critical computing power.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a one-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine (VM) instance, specifically the STANDARD_B8MS configuration in the US North Central region. It unlocks the capacity and features of this particular VM size, allowing your business to run applications and workloads in the cloud.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize these subscriptions to build and maintain their cloud infrastructure. It fits into their environment as a foundational component for hosting applications, databases, or development/testing environments, ensuring they have the necessary computing resources without managing physical hardware.
- Cloud Computing Power: Access to a dedicated Microsoft Azure virtual machine instance.
- Scalable Resources: The B-series VMs are designed for burstable workloads, offering flexibility.
- Annual Commitment: One-year subscription ensures consistent resource availability and pricing.
- Monthly Billing: Predictable monthly payments simplify budget management.
- Compliance Ready: Licensed software ensures adherence to Microsoft's terms of service and regulatory needs.
This Microsoft Azure VM subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable cloud computing capacity with predictable costs and simplified licensing.
What This Enables
Deploying Business Critical Applications
Enable teams to host and run core business applications, such as CRM, ERP, or custom software, in a reliable cloud environment. Streamline operations by ensuring these applications have consistent access to dedicated virtual machine resources.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, dedicated application hosting, business process automation
Hosting Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the development lifecycle by providing developers with dedicated virtual machines for coding, testing, and staging. Automate the provisioning and de-provisioning of these environments to accelerate release cycles.
software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, application testing frameworks
Running Database Services
Support teams in hosting and managing database instances for internal applications or data analytics. Ensure high availability and performance for critical data stores with dedicated VM capacity.
data warehousing, relational database management, business intelligence platforms, data analytics workloads
Key Features
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine Instance
Provides dedicated cloud computing resources for running your business applications.
STANDARD_B8MS Configuration
Offers a balance of CPU, memory, and networking for general-purpose workloads with burstable performance.
US North Central Region
Ensures data residency and potentially lower latency for users in or near this geographic area.
1-Year Subscription Term
Guarantees resource availability and locks in pricing for a full year, simplifying budgeting.
Monthly Billing
Allows for predictable operational expense management with consistent monthly payments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust and compliant cloud infrastructure to host trading platforms, customer databases, and risk management applications, often with strict uptime and data security mandates.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and life sciences organizations need secure, scalable cloud environments to manage patient data, run diagnostic applications, and support research, often adhering to HIPAA and other regulatory standards.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud VMs for running production management software, supply chain logistics, IoT data processing, and enterprise resource planning systems to optimize operations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on secure cloud environments to host case management systems, document repositories, and client communication tools, ensuring data confidentiality and accessibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B8MS-USNORTHCENT-1Y/MO?
This is a one-year subscription license for a specific size and region of a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine. It allows your business to use this cloud computing resource for your own operational needs.
Who is this subscription for?
This subscription is intended for businesses that use IT for their own operations, such as SMBs and mid-market companies, who need to run applications or services in the Microsoft Azure cloud.
What does 'RI' stand for in the product name?
RI typically stands for 'Reserved Instance' in Microsoft Azure licensing, indicating a commitment for a specific duration (in this case, one year) which often comes with cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
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.