Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_D48_V3-USNORTHCENT-3Y/MO
This 3-year subscription for Microsoft Azure VM STANDARD_D48_V3 in North Central US provides essential cloud computing capacity for your business applications.
- Access to Azure Infrastructure: Entitlement to use Microsoft Azure virtual machine resources for your business workloads.
- 3-Year Commitment: Lock in capacity and pricing for three years, ensuring predictable IT operational costs.
- Standard D48 v3 Instance: Provides 48 vCPUs and 256 GiB of RAM, suitable for demanding business applications and services.
- North Central US Region: Deploy your virtual machines in a specific Azure datacenter region for performance and compliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure virtual machine instance, specifically the STANDARD_D48_V3 type located in the North Central US region. It grants your organization the right to utilize these cloud computing resources for the duration of the subscription term.
This offering is designed for businesses that require dedicated virtual machine capacity for their own operational IT systems. It is ideal for IT Managers or IT Professionals managing business applications, databases, or development environments within an SMB or mid-market company.
- Cloud Infrastructure Access: Provides the right to deploy and run virtual machines on Microsoft Azure.
- Predictable Costing: A 3-year subscription locks in pricing and simplifies budgeting for cloud resources.
- Performance Capacity: The D48 v3 instance offers significant CPU and memory resources for demanding workloads.
- Regional Deployment: Ability to deploy resources in the North Central US Azure region for latency and data residency needs.
- Compliance and Licensing: Ensures your use of Azure VM resources is properly licensed and compliant with Microsoft terms.
Secure your essential cloud computing capacity with this 3-year Microsoft Azure VM subscription, offering predictable costs and performance for your business.
What This Enables
Deploying Business Critical Applications
Enable teams to host core business applications, such as ERP or CRM systems, on dedicated Azure infrastructure. This ensures high availability and performance for critical business functions.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized business operations, dedicated application hosting
Running Database and Analytics Workloads
Streamline data processing and analytics by deploying powerful database servers or data warehousing solutions on this virtual machine. This provides the necessary compute and memory for intensive data operations.
data-intensive operations, business intelligence platforms, large dataset processing, backend data services
Supporting Development and Testing Environments
Automate the provisioning of robust development and testing environments for software projects. This allows development teams to quickly spin up and tear down environments with consistent configurations.
software development lifecycle, application testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, staging environments
Key Features
Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform
Access to a globally recognized and reliable cloud infrastructure provider for your business IT needs.
STANDARD_D48_V3 VM Instance
Benefit from a high-performance virtual machine with 48 vCPUs and 256 GiB RAM, suitable for demanding workloads.
3-Year Subscription Term
Achieve predictable budgeting and cost management by locking in resource pricing for an extended period.
North Central US Region
Deploy your virtual machines in a specific geographic location to optimize latency and meet data residency requirements.
Microsoft Licensing
Ensure your use of Azure virtual machines is fully licensed and compliant with Microsoft's terms and conditions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, secure, and compliant cloud infrastructure to run trading platforms, customer management systems, and data analytics, often with strict uptime and data residency mandates.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and secure cloud environments to manage patient data (HIPAA compliance), electronic health records, and research applications, demanding high availability and data integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for operational technology integration, supply chain management, IoT data processing, and enterprise resource planning, requiring scalable and performant compute for complex operations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers rely on secure and confidential cloud environments for case management, document storage, client communication, and billing systems, necessitating dependable infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft RI VM subscription?
A Reserved Instance (RI) VM subscription is a commitment to use a specific type of virtual machine on Microsoft Azure for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years. In exchange for this commitment, you receive a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
What does STANDARD_D48_V3 mean?
STANDARD_D48_V3 refers to a specific generation and size of virtual machine offered by Microsoft Azure. The 'D48' indicates the number of virtual CPUs (vCPUs) and memory (RAM) allocated to the instance, with v3 denoting the generation. This particular instance offers 48 vCPUs and 256 GiB of RAM.
Can I change the VM size or region during the 3-year term?
While the RI subscription locks in pricing for a specific VM type and region, Microsoft Azure offers flexibility. You can often exchange or modify your reserved instances, though specific terms and conditions apply and may affect the discount. It is advisable to consult Azure documentation or a cloud specialist for details.
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.