Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS11-1_V2-USNORTHCENT-1Y/MO
This Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS11-1_V2 license provides a 1-year subscription to essential virtual machine capabilities for your business infrastructure.
- License Term: Annual subscription providing continuous access to virtual machine resources.
- Platform Access: Enables operation of the STANDARD_DS11-1_V2 virtual machine instance.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks specific capabilities and capacity for your deployed applications.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures you are properly licensed for your Microsoft virtual machine usage.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure virtual machine instance, specifically the STANDARD_DS11-1_V2 type located in the US North Central region. It grants the right to use the specified virtual machine configuration for business operations, ensuring access to its compute, memory, and networking resources.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize Microsoft Azure for their IT infrastructure and require a specific virtual machine size for their applications or workloads. It is suitable for IT Managers or Business Owners needing to maintain operational continuity and compliance for their virtualized environments without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides a 1-year term for predictable budgeting and continuous access.
- Specific VM Instance: Tailored for the STANDARD_DS11-1_V2 size, offering a defined level of performance.
- Regional Deployment: Optimized for the US North Central Azure region, potentially offering lower latency.
- Feature Access: Grants entitlement to the features and capabilities of the specified Azure VM.
- Compliance Management: Simplifies licensing management and ensures adherence to Microsoft terms.
This annual subscription offers a straightforward way for SMB and mid-market organizations to license essential Azure virtual machine capacity.
What This Enables
Enable Business Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run critical business applications on a dedicated virtual machine instance. Streamline operations by ensuring consistent access to the required compute and memory resources for application performance.
cloud-hosted applications, virtualized workloads, business process automation, data processing environments
Support Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the provisioning and management of development and testing environments using standardized virtual machine configurations. Automate the setup of consistent sandboxes for software development cycles.
software development lifecycle, application testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, staging environments
Maintain Operational Continuity
Ensure uninterrupted business operations by licensing a reliable virtual machine instance for core services. Protect against downtime risks associated with unlicensed or improperly configured infrastructure.
business continuity planning, critical service delivery, IT infrastructure management, operational resilience
Key Features
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to virtual machine resources for a full year.
STANDARD_DS11-1_V2 VM Size
Offers a specific balance of CPU, memory, and storage optimized for general-purpose workloads.
US North Central Azure Region
Potentially reduces latency and improves performance for users or services located near this geographic area.
Microsoft Platform Licensing
Ensures compliance with Microsoft's licensing terms for Azure virtual machines.
Subscription Billing
Allows for easier budgeting and financial planning with recurring subscription payments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust and compliant IT infrastructure to handle sensitive data and transactions, making licensed virtual machines essential for core operations and regulatory adherence.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy and security standards (like HIPAA), necessitating licensed and properly configured virtual machines for patient record systems and operational software.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize virtual machines for managing production systems, supply chain logistics, and data analytics, requiring reliable and licensed platforms to ensure operational efficiency.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle confidential client information and rely on licensed software and virtual machines for case management, document processing, and secure communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft RI VM license?
An RI VM license, or Reserved Instance Virtual Machine license, is a commitment to use a specific Azure virtual machine configuration for a set term, typically offering cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This specific item is a 1-year subscription.
What does STANDARD_DS11-1_V2 mean?
This refers to a specific size and series of Azure virtual machine. The 'DS' series generally indicates a general-purpose VM with a balance of CPU and memory, and '11-1' specifies the exact configuration within that series.
Can this license be used by an MSP?
No, this license is intended for businesses that use IT for their own operations. It is not for resellers or service providers who deliver IT services to other companies.
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.