Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_D5_V2-USNORTHCENT-3Y
This 3-year subscription provides access to Microsoft Azure Standard D5 v2 virtual machines in the US North Central region, enabling scalable cloud infrastructure for your business.
- License Term: 3-year commitment for uninterrupted service and predictable costs.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the capabilities of the Standard D5 v2 Azure VM series.
- Region Specific: Deployed within the US North Central Azure datacenter region.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures proper licensing for your Azure virtual machine usage.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Microsoft Azure Standard D5 v2 virtual machines, specifically for the US North Central region. It grants your organization the right to utilize these virtual machine resources for the duration of the term, ensuring you have access to the specified compute capacity and features without the need for perpetual licensing purchases.
This subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market companies that rely on Microsoft Azure for their core IT operations. It fits into environments requiring dedicated virtual machine instances for applications, development, testing, or data processing, providing a cost-effective and managed way to access enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure.
- Scalable Compute: Access to the Standard D5 v2 VM series, offering a balance of CPU, memory, and network performance.
- Predictable Costs: A 3-year subscription locks in pricing, simplifying budget management.
- Azure Ecosystem: Integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft Azure services.
- Compliance Ready: Ensures your use of Azure VMs adheres to Microsoft's licensing terms.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees resource availability for critical business applications.
Secure your organization's cloud computing foundation with this 3-year Microsoft Azure VM subscription, offering enterprise-grade performance without the overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Scalable Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run business-critical applications on dedicated Azure virtual machines. Streamline application delivery and ensure consistent performance for end-users.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, business application hosting, development and testing environments
Support Data Processing Workloads
Support data analytics, batch processing, or specialized computational tasks requiring consistent virtual machine resources. Automate data-intensive operations with reliable compute power.
data warehousing, big data analytics, scientific computing, backend processing
Facilitate Development and Testing
Facilitate development and testing cycles by providing consistent and accessible virtual machine environments. Streamline the software development lifecycle with predictable resource availability.
software development, quality assurance testing, staging environments, CI/CD pipelines
Key Features
Standard D5 v2 VM Series
Provides a balanced configuration of CPU, memory, and network performance suitable for a wide range of business workloads.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and ensures uninterrupted access to virtual machine resources for an extended period, simplifying long-term planning.
US North Central Azure Region
Ensures data residency and low latency for users and applications operating within this geographic area.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrates seamlessly with other Azure services, allowing for a cohesive and powerful cloud infrastructure.
Subscription Licensing Model
Eliminates the need for large upfront capital expenditures on perpetual licenses, providing a more flexible and manageable operational expense.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires high availability and performance for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer data management, making dedicated Azure VMs a suitable choice for meeting strict uptime and processing demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and compliant environments for patient data (HIPAA) and complex research computations, benefiting from Azure's robust infrastructure and specialized VM options.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize Azure VMs for running ERP systems, supply chain management software, and IoT data processing, requiring reliable compute for operational efficiency and real-time analytics.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data and require consistent performance for case management software, document processing, and secure collaboration tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft RI VM?
RI stands for Reservation Instance. A Microsoft RI VM subscription is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine types for a set term (e.g., 1 or 3 years) in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It ensures you have dedicated capacity and predictable costs.
What does STANDARD_D5_V2 mean?
This refers to a specific series and size of Azure virtual machine. The D-series is optimized for memory-intensive workloads, and the D5 v2 is a particular configuration within that series offering a defined amount of vCPUs, memory, and network bandwidth.
Can I change the VM size or region during the 3-year term?
Typically, reservation instances are tied to specific VM sizes and regions. Changes might require cancellation and repurchase, or specific Azure reservation modification options may apply. Consult Azure documentation or your provider for details on flexibility.
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.