Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_D1-USNORTHCENT-1Y
This 1-year Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_D1-USNORTHCENT-1Y license provides essential capabilities for running virtual machines in the North Central US Azure region.
- License Term: Annual subscription providing continuous access to Microsoft's virtual machine platform.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the Standard D1 virtual machine size for compute-intensive workloads.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures legal and compliant use of Microsoft Azure virtual machine resources.
- Feature Entitlement: Grants access to the specific features and performance characteristics of the D1 VM series.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine, specifically the Standard D1 size, deployed in the US North Central region. It grants your organization the right to use this compute resource for your business operations, ensuring you have the necessary capacity and features for your applications.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize these licenses to provision and manage virtual machines within their Azure environment. This license fits into the broader cloud infrastructure strategy, providing dedicated compute power for critical business applications and services.
- Annual Subscription: Provides a 1-year commitment for predictable budgeting and continuous service.
- Standard D1 VM: Offers a specific compute configuration suitable for memory-optimized workloads.
- US North Central Region: Deploys your virtual machine in a geographically relevant Azure datacenter.
- Microsoft Azure Platform: Leverages Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure for reliability and scalability.
- Compliance Ready: Ensures your virtual machine usage adheres to Microsoft's licensing terms and conditions.
This annual license is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams needing dedicated Azure VM capacity without long-term commitments.
What This Enables
Enable specific compute-intensive workloads
Enable teams to deploy and run memory-optimized applications and services on dedicated Azure virtual machines. Streamline the provisioning of compute resources required for demanding business processes and data analysis.
cloud infrastructure, virtual machine deployments, application hosting, business process automation
Ensure compliant Azure VM usage
Automate the process of maintaining legal compliance for your Microsoft Azure virtual machine instances. Protect your organization from potential audits and penalties by adhering to Microsoft's licensing agreements.
cloud governance, IT asset management, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation
Support critical business applications
Provide the necessary compute capacity for essential business applications that require consistent performance. Ensure uninterrupted service for customer-facing platforms and internal operational tools.
application availability, business continuity, IT service delivery, operational efficiency
Key Features
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to the licensed virtual machine for a full year.
Standard D1 VM Size
Offers a specific configuration optimized for memory-intensive workloads, ensuring adequate performance for demanding applications.
US North Central Azure Region
Allows deployment in a specific geographic location, potentially improving latency and meeting data residency requirements.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverages a globally recognized and reliable cloud infrastructure for your virtual machine needs.
Platform Licensing
Ensures your use of the virtual machine is fully licensed and compliant with Microsoft's terms.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms often require dedicated compute resources for trading platforms, risk analysis, and data processing, benefiting from the predictable performance and cost of reserved VM instances.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud VMs for running operational software, supply chain management, and data analytics, where consistent performance and compliance are critical for production efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and compliant environments for patient data management and research applications, making reserved VM instances suitable for stable, long-term workloads.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on cloud infrastructure for case management, document storage, and client portals, benefiting from the reliability and cost management of reserved VM capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft RI VM license?
An RI VM license, or Reservation Instance Virtual Machine license, is a commitment to use a specific type of virtual machine on Microsoft Azure for a set term, typically offering cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This specific license is for a Standard D1 VM in the US North Central region for one year.
What does 'STANDARD_D1-USNORTHCENT-1Y' mean?
'STANDARD' refers to the VM series, 'D1' specifies the size and configuration (often memory-optimized), 'USNORTHCENT' indicates the Azure region, and '1Y' denotes a 1-year subscription term.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is intended for businesses that use Microsoft Azure for their IT operations and require a Standard D1 virtual machine for their workloads. This includes SMBs and mid-market companies needing compliant and cost-effective compute resources.
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.