Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS15_V2-USNORTHCENT-1Y/MO
This 1-year subscription provides access to Microsoft's STANDARD_DS15_V2 virtual machine in the US North Central region, enabling scalable cloud infrastructure for your business.
- License Term: Annual subscription for continuous access to Microsoft Azure virtual machine resources.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the capabilities of the STANDARD_DS15_V2 VM series for demanding workloads.
- Billing Model: Predictable monthly billing for consistent operational expense management.
- Geographic Focus: Deployed within the US North Central Azure region for optimal performance and compliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a 1-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure STANDARD_DS15_V2 virtual machine, located in the US North Central region. It grants your organization the right to utilize this specific virtual machine instance, providing access to its compute, memory, and storage capabilities for a defined period.
This license is designed for businesses that require dedicated virtual machine resources for their internal operations, such as running business applications, hosting databases, or supporting development and testing environments. It is ideal for IT Managers and Business Owners looking to maintain essential IT infrastructure without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Scalable Compute: Access to the processing power and memory of the STANDARD_DS15_V2 VM series.
- Azure Platform: Operates within Microsoft's secure and reliable Azure cloud infrastructure.
- Annual Subscription: Provides a full year of service with predictable costs.
- Regional Deployment: Located in US North Central for potentially lower latency and data residency compliance.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures proper licensing for using Microsoft Azure services.
This annual subscription is an efficient way for SMB and mid-market companies to secure powerful Azure VM resources, ensuring operational continuity and access to advanced cloud capabilities.
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 and performant virtual machine. This ensures application availability and responsiveness for internal users.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, dedicated application servers, internal business tools
Streamline Development and Testing
Streamline development and testing workflows by providing developers with consistent and powerful virtual machine environments. This accelerates the software development lifecycle and reduces time to market for new features.
agile development teams, CI/CD pipelines, staging environments, application testing frameworks
Automate Data Processing Workloads
Automate data processing tasks, analytics, or batch jobs on a reliable virtual machine instance. This ensures efficient handling of data-intensive operations without impacting primary business systems.
data analytics platforms, batch processing systems, reporting engines, backend data services
Key Features
STANDARD_DS15_V2 VM Series
Access to a powerful virtual machine configuration optimized for compute-intensive workloads, ensuring high performance for your applications.
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides a full year of guaranteed access to the virtual machine, simplifying budgeting and ensuring continuity of service.
US North Central Azure Region
Leverage Microsoft's secure cloud infrastructure in a specific geographic location, potentially improving latency and meeting data residency requirements.
Microsoft Licensing
Ensures compliance with Microsoft's terms of service, avoiding potential legal or operational issues related to software usage.
Monthly Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses with consistent monthly charges, making financial planning easier for your business.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, secure, and compliant platforms for managing sensitive data and critical trading or operational applications, benefiting from Azure's reliability and security features.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle confidential client data and require reliable systems for case management, document storage, and client communication, aligning with Azure's security and availability.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can utilize Azure VMs for running operational technology (OT) applications, supply chain management software, or data analytics to optimize production processes, benefiting from scalable compute.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and compliant environments for electronic health records (EHR) and patient management systems, where Azure's adherence to HIPAA and other regulations is crucial.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS15_V2?
This refers to a specific type of virtual machine offered by Microsoft Azure, part of the Dsv3/DSv4/DSv5 series, known for its balance of CPU and memory. The 'RI' likely indicates a Reserved Instance or a specific licensing model for a 1-year term.
What does 'USNORTHCENT' mean?
This specifies the geographic region within Microsoft Azure where the virtual machine will be deployed. Choosing a region like US North Central can impact performance, cost, and data residency compliance.
What is the billing model for this subscription?
This subscription is billed on a monthly basis for a 1-year term. This provides predictable operational expenses for your cloud infrastructure.
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.