Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_D3_V2-USNORTHCENT-3Y
This 3-year subscription provides access to Microsoft's STANDARD_D3_V2 virtual machine instances in the US North Central region, ensuring continued operation and feature access.
- License Term: Covers a 3-year period, providing predictable costs and uninterrupted service.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the capabilities of Microsoft's STANDARD_D3_V2 virtual machine series.
- Geographic Specificity: Licensed for deployment within the US North Central Azure region.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures legitimate use of Microsoft software, meeting regulatory and audit requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a 3-year subscription license for Microsoft's STANDARD_D3_V2 virtual machine instances, specifically designated for the US North Central Azure region. It grants the right to use these virtual machines for the specified term, ensuring access to their computing power and features.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize Microsoft Azure for their IT infrastructure and require dedicated virtual machine capacity. It is suitable for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing cloud deployments, ensuring their virtual environments are properly licensed and compliant for their organization's operations.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides a 3-year term for predictable budgeting and continuous service.
- Virtual Machine Capacity: Grants entitlement to use STANDARD_D3_V2 series virtual machines.
- Regional Deployment: Licensed for use within the US North Central Azure datacenter region.
- Feature Access: Enables the full functionality and performance of the specified VM series.
- Compliance Management: Simplifies software licensing, reducing risks of non-compliance and audit issues.
This Microsoft VM license offers SMB and mid-market organizations a straightforward way to secure essential cloud computing resources for three years.
What This Enables
Enable Scalable Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run business-critical applications on dedicated virtual machine instances. Streamline application delivery and ensure consistent performance for end-users.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, business application hosting, production workloads
Support Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the provisioning of robust environments for software development and quality assurance testing. Automate the setup of consistent testing platforms to accelerate release cycles.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, software testing cycles, development sandboxes
Maintain Business Continuity
Ensure uninterrupted access to computing resources by licensing virtual machines for a defined 3-year term. Protect against service disruptions and maintain operational stability.
disaster recovery planning, high-availability configurations, critical business systems, long-term infrastructure planning
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and ensures uninterrupted access to virtual machine resources for an extended period.
STANDARD_D3_V2 VM Series
Grants access to a capable virtual machine series suitable for a wide range of business workloads and applications.
US North Central Region Specific
Ensures deployment within a specific geographic Azure region, meeting data residency or latency requirements.
Microsoft Licensing Entitlement
Confirms legitimate use of Microsoft software, reducing compliance risks and audit concerns.
Subscription Billing Model
Facilitates easier budgeting and financial planning with a recurring subscription payment structure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, compliant, and consistently available computing resources to manage sensitive data and critical trading or operational platforms, making reserved VM instances a strategic choice.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and compliant infrastructure solutions for patient data management and research applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run complex operational technology (OT) and IT systems, requiring stable and predictable performance from their cloud infrastructure to support production, supply chain, and analytics.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle confidential client information and require reliable, secure, and compliant IT systems to support case management, document storage, and client communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this Microsoft VM license?
This is a 3-year subscription license. It grants you the right to use the specified Microsoft virtual machine instances for a continuous period of three years from the activation date.
What does 'RI VM' stand for?
'RI VM' typically refers to 'Reserved Instance Virtual Machine'. This often implies a commitment for a specific duration in exchange for potential cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
Can I use this license in a different Azure region?
This specific license is designated for the US North Central Azure region. Deploying in other regions may require a different license or configuration.
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.