Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_D11-USNORTHCENT-1Y/MO
This Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_D11-USNORTHCENT-1Y/MO provides annual access to virtual machine resources, ensuring continued operation and feature availability for your business applications.
- License Term: Annual subscription providing continuous access to Microsoft virtual machine resources.
- Platform Access: Enables use of specific Microsoft Azure virtual machine configurations for your business workloads.
- Compliance: Ensures you are properly licensed for the Microsoft Azure services you consume.
- Feature Unlock: Grants access to the capabilities and performance of the STANDARD_D11 VM series.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is an annual subscription license for a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine (VM) of the STANDARD_D11 series, located in the US North Central region. It provides the entitlement to run a specific VM instance for your business operations, ensuring access to compute resources and Microsoft's platform capabilities.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize Microsoft Azure for their IT infrastructure. It is suitable for IT Managers or Business Owners who need to provision and manage virtual machines for applications, development, testing, or production workloads, ensuring they have the necessary licensing for their Azure environment.
- Annual Subscription: Provides a full year of access to the licensed Microsoft Azure VM.
- Specific VM Instance: Grants rights to use the STANDARD_D11 VM series in the US North Central datacenter.
- Platform Licensing: Covers the software and platform rights required to operate the VM.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your deployed virtual machines remain compliant and operational.
- Feature Access: Unlocks the performance and capabilities of the specified Azure VM size.
This annual Microsoft Azure VM license is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing predictable costs and assured access to essential cloud compute resources.
What This Enables
Enable Business Application Hosting
Enable teams to host critical business applications on dedicated Azure virtual machines. This ensures reliable performance and availability for essential software that drives daily operations.
cloud-hosted applications, production workloads, business continuity planning, dedicated compute resources
Support Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the setup and management of development and testing environments using standardized Azure VM configurations. This allows development teams to iterate quickly and efficiently.
software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, staging environments, IT project management
Ensure Licensing Compliance for Azure VMs
Automate the process of maintaining proper licensing for your Azure virtual machines. This prevents potential compliance issues and associated risks with Microsoft audits.
cloud governance, IT asset management, regulatory adherence, operational risk mitigation
Key Features
Annual Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to Azure VM resources for a full year.
STANDARD_D11 VM Series
Offers a balance of compute and memory resources suitable for a wide range of business applications.
US North Central Region Deployment
Ensures data locality and potentially lower latency for users in or near this geographic area.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverages Microsoft's global infrastructure for reliability, scalability, and security.
Platform Licensing
Covers the software and platform rights necessary to operate the virtual machine instance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, compliant, and continuously available platforms for transaction processing and data management, making dedicated Azure VM licenses essential for operational stability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy and availability for patient records and critical systems, necessitating reliable and properly licensed cloud infrastructure like Azure VMs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize Azure VMs for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics, requiring consistent performance and licensing to support production environments.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services rely on secure and accessible platforms for case management, client data, and document processing, benefiting from the stability and licensing compliance of Azure VMs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between this and a pay-as-you-go Azure VM?
This is an annual subscription that commits you to a specific VM size for a year, often at a more predictable cost than pay-as-you-go. Pay-as-you-go offers flexibility but can lead to variable monthly costs.
Does this license include the operating system?
This license typically covers the rights to use the Microsoft Azure platform and the specified VM instance. The operating system license (e.g., Windows Server) may be included or licensed separately depending on the specific Azure offering and your configuration choices.
Can I change the VM size or region during the subscription term?
Annual subscriptions are generally fixed for the term. Changes to VM size or region may require purchasing a new subscription or may be subject to specific Azure terms and conditions.
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.