Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_D16_V3-USNORTHCENT-3Y
This 3-year subscription provides access to Microsoft Azure D16 v3 virtual machines in the US North Central region, ensuring your business has the cloud computing capacity it needs.
- License Term: 3-year commitment for uninterrupted service and predictable cloud costs.
- Platform: Microsoft Azure virtual machines, specifically the D16 v3 series.
- Capacity: Provides D16 v3 VM resources for demanding workloads and applications.
- Billing: Subscription-based model for streamlined financial management and operational continuity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a 3-year subscription license for Microsoft Azure D16 v3 virtual machines, located in the US North Central region. It grants your organization the right to utilize specific Azure compute resources for the duration of the term, ensuring consistent access to a defined level of virtual machine capacity.
This subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who require dedicated cloud infrastructure for their business operations. It fits into environments needing reliable virtual machine performance for applications, development, testing, or production workloads, without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Access to Azure Compute: Utilizes Microsoft's D16 v3 virtual machine series for powerful processing.
- Defined Term: A 3-year commitment offers cost predictability and long-term planning.
- Regional Deployment: Resources are provisioned in the US North Central Azure region.
- Subscription Billing: A recurring subscription model simplifies budgeting and procurement.
- Compliance and Licensing: Ensures proper licensing for Azure VM usage within your organization.
Secure your essential cloud infrastructure with this 3-year Microsoft Azure VM subscription, offering predictable costs and reliable performance for your business needs.
What This Enables
Enable Scalable Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run business-critical applications on dedicated Azure D16 v3 virtual machines. This ensures consistent performance and availability for your internal software and services.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized workloads, business application hosting
Streamline Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the provisioning of development and testing environments by securing a 3-year subscription for Azure VMs. This provides developers with consistent access to powerful resources, accelerating project timelines.
agile development, CI/CD pipelines, software development lifecycle, testing infrastructure
Automate Resource Provisioning for Workloads
Automate the deployment of specific virtual machine configurations for various workloads, including data processing or analytics. This 3-year subscription guarantees capacity and simplifies resource management.
data analytics platforms, batch processing, compute-intensive tasks, infrastructure automation
Key Features
Microsoft Azure D16 v3 VM Series
Access powerful and flexible compute resources designed for a wide range of business applications and workloads.
3-Year Subscription Term
Gain cost predictability and long-term operational stability with a fixed commitment, avoiding frequent renewal cycles.
US North Central Region Deployment
Ensure low latency and high availability for users and applications by deploying resources in a geographically relevant Azure data center.
Subscription-Based Billing
Simplify financial planning and budgeting with a recurring, predictable subscription cost for your cloud infrastructure.
Microsoft Licensing Entitlement
Maintain compliance and avoid licensing risks by securing the official entitlement to use these Azure VM resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require highly available and secure cloud infrastructure to run trading platforms, risk management systems, and customer-facing applications, often with strict regulatory compliance needs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and scalable cloud resources for electronic health records (EHR), medical imaging, and patient management systems, adhering to stringent HIPAA compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud VMs for running enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, supply chain management software, and operational technology (OT) applications that demand consistent performance.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers rely on secure and performant cloud environments for case management software, document management, and client communication tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft RI VM subscription?
A Reserved Instance (RI) VM subscription is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine types for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years, in exchange for a lower price compared to pay-as-you-go rates. This specific offering is for the D16 v3 VM series in the US North Central region for 3 years.
What does the D16 v3 VM series offer?
The D16 v3 series VMs are general-purpose compute instances optimized for memory and provide a good balance of CPU, memory, and I/O. They are suitable for many common business workloads.
Who is this subscription for?
This subscription is designed for businesses, specifically IT Managers or IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, that require consistent access to specific Azure VM resources for their own operational needs and want to secure predictable pricing over a 3-year term.
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.