Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_D8S_V3-USNORTHCENT-1Y/MO
This Microsoft virtual machine subscription provides access to the STANDARD_D8S_V3 instance in the US North Central region for a full year, ensuring continuous operation and feature availability.
- License Term: Annual subscription providing 12 months of access to the specified Microsoft Azure virtual machine.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the capabilities of the STANDARD_D8S_V3 VM, offering 8 vCPUs and 32 GiB of RAM for demanding workloads.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains licensing compliance for your Azure virtual machine deployments, avoiding potential penalties.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees uninterrupted access to critical computing resources, supporting ongoing business functions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure virtual machine, specifically the STANDARD_D8S_V3 instance located in the US North Central region. It grants your organization the right to use this computing resource for the duration of the term, ensuring access to its defined vCPU and RAM specifications.
This subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who require dedicated virtual machine capacity for their business applications, development environments, or critical workloads within the Microsoft Azure cloud.
- Resource Allocation: Provides 8 vCPUs and 32 GiB of RAM for robust application performance.
- Regional Deployment: Specifically deployed in the US North Central Azure region for optimized latency and data residency.
- Annual Commitment: A 12-month subscription term simplifies budgeting and ensures consistent resource availability.
- Microsoft Azure Platform: Operates on the secure and scalable Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.
- Licensing Compliance: Ensures your use of the virtual machine adheres to Microsoft's licensing terms.
This annual subscription offers a cost-effective and compliant way for businesses to secure essential Azure VM resources without the overhead of perpetual licensing.
What This Enables
Enable demanding application hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run resource-intensive business applications, such as ERP systems or large databases. This ensures consistent performance and availability for critical business functions.
cloud-based infrastructure, dedicated application environments, business-critical systems, subscription-based resource access
Support development and testing environments
Streamline development workflows by providing developers with consistent access to powerful virtual machines for coding, testing, and staging. This accelerates the software development lifecycle.
agile development, CI/CD pipelines, testing and staging environments, cloud development platforms
Maintain compliance for cloud resources
Automate the process of maintaining licensing compliance for your Azure virtual machine usage. This prevents potential audits, fines, and service interruptions due to non-compliance.
regulatory adherence, cloud resource management, IT governance, subscription lifecycle management
Key Features
STANDARD_D8S_V3 VM Instance
Provides 8 vCPUs and 32 GiB of RAM, suitable for a wide range of demanding business applications and workloads.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and guaranteed access to the VM for a full 12 months, simplifying budgeting and resource planning.
US North Central Azure Region
Ensures data locality and potentially lower latency for users and systems within this geographic area.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverages a secure, scalable, and globally recognized cloud infrastructure for reliability and performance.
Platform Licensing
Grants the legal right to use the specified Azure VM, ensuring compliance with Microsoft's terms of service.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require robust and compliant cloud infrastructure to handle sensitive data, run trading platforms, and manage complex analytics, making Azure VMs a critical component.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and reliable platforms for patient data management, research, and operational systems, often requiring specific compliance standards like HIPAA, which Azure can support.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud VMs for running ERP systems, supply chain management software, and data analytics to optimize production and operations, benefiting from scalable Azure resources.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on secure and accessible cloud environments for case management, document storage, and client communication, where Azure VMs provide essential computing power.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a STANDARD_D8S_V3 virtual machine?
The STANDARD_D8S_V3 is a type of virtual machine offered by Microsoft Azure. It is designed for general-purpose workloads and provides 8 vCPUs and 32 GiB of RAM, balancing compute and memory resources.
What does a 1-year subscription mean?
A 1-year subscription means you are purchasing the right to use the virtual machine for a continuous period of 12 months. This is a common billing model for cloud services that provides cost predictability.
Can this license be used by any business?
Yes, this license is for businesses that use IT for their own operations, such as SMB, Mid-Market, and Enterprise companies. It is not intended for resellers or other IT service providers.
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.