Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS13_V2-USNORTHCENT-1Y
This Microsoft Azure virtual machine license provides access to the STANDARD_DS13_V2 instance for one year, ensuring your business applications run on reliable infrastructure.
- License Term: Annual subscription for continuous access to Azure resources.
- Platform: Enables deployment on Microsoft Azure's North Central US region.
- Capacity: Grants access to the STANDARD_DS13_V2 virtual machine instance specifications.
- Value: Ensures compliance and operational continuity for critical business workloads.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a one-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure virtual machine, specifically the STANDARD_DS13_V2 instance located in the North Central US region. It provides the necessary entitlement to deploy and operate this powerful virtual machine for your business applications and services.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to provision and manage dedicated computing resources within the Azure cloud. It integrates into existing Azure environments, supporting a wide range of workloads from development and testing to production applications.
- Azure Resource Access: Provides the license to use the STANDARD_DS13_V2 virtual machine.
- Regional Deployment: Optimized for deployment within the North Central US Azure datacenter region.
- Annual Subscription: Offers a predictable one-year term for licensing and resource allocation.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures adherence to Microsoft's licensing terms for Azure services.
- Operational Continuity: Supports the ongoing operation of business-critical applications on Azure.
This annual license is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing dedicated Azure VM capacity without long-term commitments.
What This Enables
Enable Scalable Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run business-critical applications requiring specific compute resources. Streamline the provisioning of dedicated virtual machines for consistent performance and availability.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud deployments, business process automation, internal IT services
Support Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the creation of consistent development and testing environments using pre-defined virtual machine configurations. Automate the setup of sandboxed areas for software iteration and quality assurance.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, software testing cycles, application prototyping
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Automate adherence to Microsoft's licensing terms for Azure services, preventing potential audit issues and fines. Enable teams to maintain a clear record of software entitlements for their cloud infrastructure.
data residency requirements, IT governance frameworks, audit preparedness, cloud resource management
Key Features
STANDARD_DS13_V2 VM Instance
Provides a powerful and versatile virtual machine configuration suitable for a wide range of business workloads.
One-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to Azure resources for a full year.
North Central US Azure Region
Enables deployment in a specific geographic location for performance, latency, or data residency needs.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverages Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure for reliability, security, and scalability.
Platform Licensing
Ensures legal and compliant use of Microsoft Azure virtual machine resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust and compliant infrastructure to handle sensitive data and high transaction volumes, making Azure VMs a suitable platform for core banking and trading applications.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and reliable IT environments for patient data management and clinical applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for operational technology (OT) integration, supply chain management, and data analytics to optimize production processes.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services businesses handle confidential client information and require secure, scalable platforms for case management, document storage, 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 subscription that grants you the right to use a specific type of virtual machine on Microsoft Azure for a set term, typically one or three years. This often comes with cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
What does STANDARD_DS13_V2 mean?
STANDARD_DS13_V2 refers to a specific series and size of virtual machine offered by Microsoft Azure. The 'DS' typically indicates a general-purpose compute instance with local SSD storage, and '13' denotes the size within that series, offering a particular number of vCPUs and RAM.
Can this license be used in any Azure region?
This specific license is designated for the North Central US region. While you can deploy other VM types in various regions, this particular subscription is tied to the specified location for its term.
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.