Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_D3-USNORTHCENT-3Y/MO
This Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_D3-USNORTHCENT license provides a 3-year subscription for essential virtual machine capabilities, ensuring continuous operation and feature access for your business.
- License Term: Guarantees 3 years of access to specified Microsoft VM features and capacity.
- Platform Access: Enables the use of Microsoft's virtual machine infrastructure in the US North Central region.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your organization is properly licensed for the virtual machine resources utilized.
- Feature Entitlement: Unlocks specific capabilities and performance levels associated with the STANDARD_D3 tier.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a 3-year subscription license for Microsoft's virtual machine (VM) platform, specifically for the STANDARD_D3 instance type in the US North Central region. It grants your organization the right to use these computing resources for the duration of the term, ensuring access to the defined capacity and features.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize Microsoft Azure for their IT infrastructure. It is suitable for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who need to deploy and manage virtual machines for applications, development, testing, or operational workloads.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides a predictable 3-year commitment for VM usage.
- Regional Deployment: Specifically for instances hosted in the US North Central Azure datacenter.
- Instance Type: Grants access to the STANDARD_D3 VM size, offering a balance of compute and memory.
- Microsoft Ecosystem: Integrates with the broader Microsoft Azure cloud services.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures uninterrupted access to critical VM resources.
This 3-year subscription is an ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable access to Microsoft Azure virtual machines without the complexity of perpetual licensing.
What This Enables
Enable Scalable Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run business-critical applications on dedicated virtual machines. Streamline application delivery and ensure consistent performance for end-users.
cloud-native applications, multi-tier application architectures, development and testing environments
Support Business Continuity Planning
Support disaster recovery strategies by providing reliable virtual machine capacity in a specific Azure region. Protect against data loss and minimize downtime during unexpected events.
business continuity planning, disaster recovery sites, high-availability configurations
Manage Development and Testing Workloads
Automate the provisioning and management of development and testing environments. Provide developers with consistent, on-demand access to the resources they need to build and test software.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, software testing cycles
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term cost predictability and avoids frequent renewal cycles for essential VM resources.
STANDARD_D3 Instance Type
Offers a balanced configuration of CPU and memory, suitable for a wide range of general-purpose workloads.
US North Central Azure Region
Ensures data locality and potentially lower latency for users or systems within that geographic area.
Microsoft Platform Licensing
Guarantees legal and compliant use of Microsoft's virtual machine technology.
Subscription Billing
Allows for easier budgeting and financial planning with a fixed, recurring cost.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, compliant, and continuously available IT infrastructure to manage sensitive data and complex transactions, making stable VM licensing crucial.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and auditable IT environments, including licensed virtual machines for patient data management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on IT systems for operational efficiency, supply chain management, and production control, requiring reliable and scalable virtual machine resources.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and require secure, reliable systems for case management and client communication, benefiting from predictable VM licensing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between this subscription and a pay-as-you-go model?
This is a 3-year subscription, offering a fixed commitment and potentially a lower per-unit cost compared to pay-as-you-go. Pay-as-you-go offers more flexibility but can have higher variable costs.
Can I change the VM size or region during the 3-year term?
Changes to VM size or region may be subject to the terms of the Microsoft Azure subscription agreement. Consult your Zent Networks account manager for specific details regarding modifications.
What happens at the end of the 3-year term?
At the end of the term, you will have the option to renew the subscription for another term or transition to a different licensing model, depending on Microsoft's then-current offerings.
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.