Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS13_V2-USNORTHCENT-1Y/MO
This Microsoft license provides a 1-year subscription for the STANDARD_DS13_V2 virtual machine in the US North Central region, enabling critical business operations.
- License Term: Annual subscription providing continuous access to Microsoft's virtual machine platform.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the capabilities of the STANDARD_DS13_V2 virtual machine instance for your specific workloads.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures you are properly licensed for the Microsoft Azure services you utilize.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees uninterrupted access to the virtual machine resources required for your business functions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a 1-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure virtual machine, specifically the STANDARD_DS13_V2 instance located in the US North Central region. It grants your organization the right to deploy and operate this virtual machine for your business needs, ensuring you have the necessary capacity and features for your applications and services.
This license is designed for businesses that require dedicated virtual machine resources for their internal IT operations. It is suitable for IT Managers or IT Professionals managing infrastructure, or Business Owners who need reliable computing power without the overhead of managing physical hardware. It fits into your existing Azure environment, providing a foundational component for your cloud-based or hybrid IT strategy.
- Annual Subscription: Provides a predictable 1-year term for budgeting and resource planning.
- Specific Instance Type: Grants access to the STANDARD_DS13_V2, offering a defined level of compute and memory.
- Regional Deployment: Licensed for use within the US North Central Azure datacenter region.
- Microsoft Licensing: Ensures compliance with Microsoft's terms of service for Azure virtual machines.
- Core Infrastructure: Supports a wide range of business applications and workloads.
This annual Microsoft VM license is an ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking reliable, compliant access to essential cloud computing resources.
What This Enables
Enable Business Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run essential business applications, such as CRM, ERP, or custom-built software, on a dedicated Azure virtual machine. Streamline operations by ensuring these applications have consistent access to the required compute and memory resources.
cloud-hosted applications, internal business software, dedicated application servers, subscription-based licensing
Support Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the process of setting up and managing development and testing environments for software projects. Automate the provisioning of standardized virtual machines that developers and testers can use to build and validate new features.
software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, testing infrastructure, cloud development platforms
Maintain Data Processing Workloads
Enable teams to process and analyze business data using dedicated virtual machine resources. Support data warehousing, business intelligence tools, or batch processing tasks with reliable and scalable compute capacity.
data analytics platforms, business intelligence tools, batch processing jobs, data warehousing
Key Features
Annual Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and resource availability for a full year, simplifying IT budget management.
STANDARD_DS13_V2 Instance Type
Offers a balanced configuration of CPU, memory, and storage suitable for a wide range of business workloads.
US North Central Azure Region
Ensures data residency and low latency for users and applications operating within this geographic area.
Microsoft Licensing Entitlement
Guarantees compliance with Microsoft's terms of service, avoiding potential legal or operational risks.
Cloud-Based Virtual Machine
Eliminates the need for on-premises hardware, reducing capital expenditure and simplifying infrastructure management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, secure, and compliant IT infrastructure to handle sensitive data and high transaction volumes, making dedicated Azure VMs essential for core operations and regulatory adherence.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and reliable infrastructure for electronic health records and patient management systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often use cloud VMs for running specialized operational software, supply chain management, and data analytics to optimize production processes and maintain efficiency.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and require secure, scalable platforms for case management, document storage, and client communication tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft RI VM license?
An RI VM license, or Reserved Instance Virtual Machine license, is a subscription that allows you to use a specific type of virtual machine on Microsoft Azure for a set term, typically one or three years. It often provides cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
What does STANDARD_DS13_V2 mean?
This refers to a specific configuration of a virtual machine offered by Microsoft Azure. The 'DS' series generally indicates a Data Science or general-purpose compute optimized VM, and '13' is the size within that series, with 'V2' denoting a generation. It specifies the amount of vCPUs, RAM, and other resources allocated to the VM.
Can this license be used for any Microsoft service?
This license is specifically for the STANDARD_DS13_V2 virtual machine instance within Microsoft Azure. It does not cover other Microsoft services like Microsoft 365 or SQL Server licenses unless they are deployed on this specific VM.
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.