Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS11-1_V2-USNORTHCENT-3Y/MO
This Microsoft virtual machine license provides a 3-year subscription for the STANDARD_DS11-1_V2 instance in the US North Central region, enabling critical business operations.
- License Term: Subscription for 3 years, ensuring uninterrupted access and predictable costs.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the capabilities of the STANDARD_DS11-1_V2 virtual machine instance.
- Geographic Specificity: Deployed within the US North Central region for optimal performance and compliance.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains licensing compliance for your virtualized infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a 3-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure virtual machine, specifically the STANDARD_DS11-1_V2 instance located in the US North Central region. It grants the right to use the specified virtual machine resources for the duration of the subscription, ensuring access to computing power for business applications and services.
This license is designed for businesses that require dedicated virtual machine capacity for their own IT operations. It is suitable for IT Managers or IT Professionals managing on-premises or cloud-based infrastructure, providing a predictable cost model for essential computing resources without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides a 3-year term for predictable budgeting and continuous service.
- Virtual Machine Instance: Grants access to the STANDARD_DS11-1_V2 virtual machine, offering specific CPU, memory, and storage configurations.
- Regional Deployment: Optimized for use within the US North Central Azure region.
- Microsoft Platform: Leverages Microsoft Azure's robust infrastructure and services.
- Compliance and Access: Ensures legal compliance and uninterrupted access to necessary computing resources.
This 3-year subscription is an ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations needing reliable virtual machine capacity without the complexity of direct hardware procurement and management.
What This Enables
Enable Business Application Hosting
Enable teams to host critical business applications, such as CRM, ERP, or custom-built software, on a dedicated virtual machine. This ensures reliable performance and availability for day-to-day operations.
cloud-based infrastructure, dedicated virtual machines, business-critical applications, subscription-based services
Streamline Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the setup and management of development and testing environments by providing pre-configured virtual machines. This allows development teams to iterate quickly and deploy new features with confidence.
agile development workflows, cloud development platforms, testing and QA processes, managed IT services
Automate Data Processing Workloads
Automate data processing and analytics workloads by provisioning virtual machines with specific performance characteristics. This accelerates insights and supports data-driven decision-making.
data analytics platforms, batch processing systems, cloud-native applications, scheduled tasks
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term cost predictability and avoids frequent renewal cycles for critical VM resources.
STANDARD_DS11-1_V2 Instance
Offers a balanced configuration of CPU, memory, and storage suitable for a wide range of business workloads.
US North Central Azure Region
Ensures data locality and potentially lower latency for users or services operating within this geographic area.
Microsoft Platform Licensing
Guarantees compliance with Microsoft's licensing terms for using Azure virtual machines.
Subscription Billing
Allows for operational expense budgeting rather than capital expenditure for virtual machine capacity.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require highly available and secure platforms for transaction processing and data management, often with strict data residency and compliance requirements met by regional Azure deployments.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable infrastructure for patient data management and operational systems, benefiting from Azure's compliance certifications (like HIPAA) and the ability to host sensitive data regionally.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize virtual machines for running operational technology (OT) applications, supply chain management, and data analytics, often requiring consistent performance and predictable costs.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data and require secure, compliant, and consistently available systems for case management and client 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 type of virtual machine on Microsoft Azure for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years. This commitment allows for significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
What does STANDARD_DS11-1_V2 mean?
STANDARD_DS11-1_V2 refers to a specific virtual machine size within the Dsv3 series on Microsoft Azure. These VMs are optimized for general-purpose workloads and offer a balance of compute, memory, and disk resources.
Why is the region US NORTHCENT important?
The region specifies the physical datacenter location where your virtual machine will be hosted. Choosing US NORTHCENT ensures your data resides within that geographic area, which can be critical for compliance, latency, and disaster recovery strategies.
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.