Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS14-4_V2-USNORTHCENT-3Y/MO
This Microsoft Azure virtual machine subscription provides access to a powerful computing platform for your business applications for a duration of three years.
- Platform Access: Entitlement to use Microsoft Azure's Standard_DS14_v2 virtual machine series.
- Subscription Term: A fixed 3-year commitment for predictable budgeting and continuous operation.
- Geographic Location: Optimized for performance with deployment in the US North Central region.
- Compliance and Licensing: Ensures proper licensing for your virtual machine instances.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure virtual machine, specifically the Standard_DS14_v2 series, deployed in the US North Central region. It grants your organization the right to utilize these computing resources, ensuring you have the necessary infrastructure for your business-critical applications and workloads.
This subscription is designed for businesses that require dedicated virtual machine capacity without the overhead of managing physical hardware. IT Managers and Business Owners can leverage this to deploy applications, host services, or run development and testing environments, ensuring compliance and access to Microsoft's cloud capabilities.
- Dedicated VM Resources: Access to a Standard_DS14_v2 virtual machine with 14 vCPUs and 28 GB RAM.
- 3-Year Subscription: Lock in pricing and ensure uninterrupted service for three years.
- US North Central Region: Optimized for low latency and high performance for users in this geographic area.
- Microsoft Azure Platform: Benefit from the reliability and scalability of Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure.
- Licensing Compliance: Guarantees adherence to Microsoft's licensing terms for virtual machine usage.
Secure your business's computing needs with a predictable, long-term Azure VM subscription, ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations.
What This Enables
Enable Business-Critical Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run essential business applications, such as CRM, ERP, or custom-built software. This ensures continuous availability and performance for core business functions.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, dedicated application hosting, business continuity planning
Streamline Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the setup and management of development and testing environments for software projects. This provides developers with consistent, scalable resources to accelerate the software development lifecycle.
agile development workflows, DevOps practices, application modernization initiatives, testing and QA operations
Automate Data Processing and Analytics
Automate data processing and analytics workloads that require significant computational power. This allows organizations to derive insights from their data more efficiently and make informed business decisions.
big data analytics, business intelligence platforms, data warehousing, batch processing tasks
Key Features
Standard_DS14_v2 VM Instance
Access to a powerful virtual machine with 14 vCPUs and 28 GB RAM, suitable for demanding workloads.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides cost predictability and ensures uninterrupted service for an extended period, simplifying budgeting.
US North Central Azure Region
Optimized performance and reduced latency for users and operations within this geographic area.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverage a secure, scalable, and reliable global cloud infrastructure managed by Microsoft.
Platform Licensing
Guarantees compliance with Microsoft's licensing requirements for virtual machine usage.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and predictable performance for trading platforms, risk management systems, and customer-facing applications, making long-term VM subscriptions ideal for stability and compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run specialized operational software, supply chain management systems, and IoT data processing platforms that demand consistent uptime and dedicated resources, supported by a fixed-term Azure VM subscription.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable infrastructure for electronic health records (EHR), medical imaging, and research data, where compliance with HIPAA and data integrity are paramount, benefiting from a stable Azure VM environment.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on secure platforms for case management, document storage, and client communication, requiring consistent performance and data protection that a dedicated Azure VM subscription can provide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between this subscription and pay-as-you-go Azure VMs?
This is a 3-year subscription that locks in pricing and guarantees resource availability for the specified VM type. Pay-as-you-go offers flexibility but can have variable costs and less guaranteed capacity.
Can I change the VM size or region during the subscription term?
Typically, subscription terms have specific parameters. Changes to VM size or region may require a new subscription or adjustments based on Microsoft's policies for reserved instances.
What happens at the end of the 3-year subscription term?
At the end of the term, you will have the option to renew the subscription for another term or transition to a pay-as-you-go model, depending on your ongoing needs and Microsoft's offerings at that time.
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.