Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS12-1_V2-USNORTHCENT-1Y
This 1-year subscription provides access to Microsoft's STANDARD_DS12-1_V2 virtual machine in the US North Central region, enabling critical business operations.
- License Term: Annual subscription ensuring continuous access to the specified virtual machine resources.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the capabilities of the Microsoft Azure platform for your specific virtual machine instance.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains adherence to Microsoft licensing agreements and software usage policies.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees the availability of the virtual machine for your business-critical applications and data.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a 1-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure virtual machine, specifically the STANDARD_DS12-1_V2 instance located in the US North Central region. It grants the right to use the defined virtual machine configuration for business purposes, ensuring access to computing resources and platform features.
This license is designed for businesses that require dedicated virtual machine capacity within the Microsoft Azure cloud. IT Managers and IT Professionals can utilize this to host applications, manage data, or run workloads that demand specific performance characteristics, ensuring their IT infrastructure remains compliant and operational.
- Annual Subscription: Provides a 1-year term for the specified virtual machine, offering predictable costs and continuous service.
- Azure VM Instance: Grants usage rights for the STANDARD_DS12-1_V2 virtual machine, a specific hardware configuration on Azure.
- Regional Deployment: Licenses the VM for use within the US North Central Azure datacenter region.
- Software Entitlement: Covers the licensing aspect for running Microsoft's operating systems and associated software on the VM.
- Compliance Management: Helps businesses maintain proper licensing for their cloud-based infrastructure.
This annual Microsoft Azure VM subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing reliable, licensed cloud compute without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Business Application Hosting
Enable teams to host critical business applications, such as CRM or ERP systems, on a dedicated Azure virtual machine. This ensures reliable performance and availability for internal users.
cloud-hosted applications, internal business tools, dedicated compute resources, annual software subscriptions
Streamline Data Management and Storage
Streamline the management and storage of business-critical data by deploying databases or file servers on this virtual machine. This provides a secure and accessible location for company information.
data warehousing, file sharing, database hosting, cloud storage solutions
Automate Development and Testing Environments
Automate the setup and teardown of development and testing environments using this virtual machine. This allows development teams to iterate quickly and efficiently on new software features.
software development lifecycle, testing infrastructure, staging environments, agile development
Key Features
STANDARD_DS12-1_V2 VM Instance
Provides a specific balance of CPU, memory, and storage optimized for general-purpose workloads.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable budgeting and continuous access to the virtual machine for a full year.
US North Central Azure Region
Ensures data locality and potentially lower latency for users and services within that geographic area.
Microsoft Licensing
Guarantees compliance with Microsoft's terms of service and software licensing agreements.
Azure Platform Access
Enables integration with other Azure services for enhanced functionality and scalability.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require secure, compliant, and consistently available computing resources for transaction processing, data analysis, and regulatory reporting, making Azure VMs a suitable platform.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable infrastructure for patient data management (HIPAA compliance) and research, where Azure VMs can provide secure and scalable environments.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud VMs for running operational software, supply chain management, and data analytics to optimize production processes and maintain business continuity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on secure and accessible platforms for case management, document storage, and client communication, benefiting from the stability of Azure VMs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft RI VM subscription?
An RI VM subscription is a commitment to use a specific Microsoft Azure virtual machine configuration for a set term, typically one year, in exchange for a defined price. It ensures you have the licensed capacity for your cloud computing needs.
What does STANDARD_DS12-1_V2 mean?
This refers to a specific virtual machine size and series within Microsoft Azure. The DS series generally indicates optimized storage, and the 12-1_V2 denotes the particular configuration of vCPUs, RAM, and other resources allocated to this VM.
Can this license be used by an IT service provider?
This license is intended for businesses that use IT for their own operations. It is not for resellers or 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.