Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_D14-USNORTHCENT-1Y/MO
This Microsoft Azure virtual machine license provides access to the STANDARD_D14 instance in the USNORTHCENT region for a 1-year subscription term, ensuring your critical applications remain operational and compliant.
- License Term: Annual subscription for continuous access to Azure VM resources.
- Instance Type: STANDARD_D14 provides a balance of compute and memory for demanding workloads.
- Region Specific: Optimized for deployment within the USNORTHCENT Azure region for performance and compliance.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains licensing compliance for your deployed Microsoft Azure virtual machines.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a 1-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure virtual machine, specifically the STANDARD_D14 instance located in the USNORTHCENT region. It grants the right to use the specified virtual machine configuration for business operations, ensuring access to Microsoft's cloud infrastructure and associated services.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize Microsoft Azure for their IT infrastructure. It is suitable for IT Managers and IT Professionals overseeing cloud deployments, providing the necessary entitlement to run applications and services on a dedicated virtual machine instance. This fits within a broader cloud strategy for businesses seeking enterprise-grade IT without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Access to Azure Compute: Enables the use of a STANDARD_D14 virtual machine in the USNORTHCENT region.
- Subscription Term: Provides a 1-year license, ensuring uninterrupted service and predictable costs.
- Microsoft Platform: Leverages Microsoft Azure's global infrastructure and services.
- Compliance Ready: Facilitates adherence to software licensing requirements for cloud deployments.
- Scalable Infrastructure: Supports business growth by providing a foundation for running critical applications.
This annual subscription is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations needing reliable and compliant access to Microsoft Azure virtual machine resources.
What This Enables
Enable Business Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run critical business applications on a dedicated Azure virtual machine. This ensures consistent performance and availability for essential operational software.
cloud-native applications, business process software, data analytics platforms
Streamline Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the creation and management of development and testing environments using a standardized Azure VM configuration. This provides developers with consistent resources for efficient software lifecycle management.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, software testing cycles
Automate Infrastructure Provisioning
Automate the provisioning of standardized virtual machine instances for consistent infrastructure deployment. This reduces manual configuration errors and accelerates the deployment of new services.
infrastructure as code deployments, standardized server builds, rapid service rollout
Key Features
STANDARD_D14 Instance Type
Provides a balanced configuration of vCPUs and memory, suitable for a wide range of business applications and workloads.
USNORTHCENT Azure Region
Optimizes performance and latency for users and systems located within or near this geographic region.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to the VM resource for a full year, simplifying budget management.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverages a secure, reliable, and globally distributed cloud infrastructure managed by Microsoft.
Platform Licensing
Grants the legal right to use the specified Azure VM configuration, ensuring compliance with Microsoft's licensing terms.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust and compliant infrastructure to handle sensitive data and adhere to strict regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure high availability for patient data systems and critical applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run specialized operational software and require reliable compute resources for production management and supply chain logistics.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services businesses handle confidential client information and need secure, compliant platforms for case management and document processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between this license and a pay-as-you-go Azure VM?
This is a 1-year subscription license that pre-commits to a specific VM instance type and region, often providing cost savings over pay-as-you-go for predictable workloads. Pay-as-you-go offers more flexibility but can be more expensive for consistent usage.
Can I change the VM instance type or region with this license?
This specific license is tied to the STANDARD_D14 instance in the USNORTHCENT region for a 1-year term. Changes would typically require purchasing a new license or adjusting your Azure subscription plan.
Does this license include operating system costs?
This license primarily covers the entitlement to use the Azure VM compute resource. Operating system licensing costs (e.g., Windows Server) may be included or billed separately depending on the specific Azure offering and your chosen image.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.