
Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS3_V2 US DOD EAST Subscription
This Microsoft Azure subscription provides access to a STANDARD_DS3_V2 virtual machine in the US DOD EAST region for one year, ensuring your critical applications remain operational.
- Coverage: Access to a dedicated STANDARD_DS3_V2 virtual machine instance.
- Term: 1-year subscription commitment for predictable budgeting.
- Environment: Hosted within Microsoft Azure's US DOD EAST region, meeting specific compliance needs.
- Value: Ensures continued operation of essential business applications and services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year subscription for a Microsoft Azure STANDARD_DS3_V2 virtual machine, specifically provisioned within the US DOD EAST region. It unlocks the compute, memory, and storage capabilities of this powerful VM instance, enabling the deployment and operation of demanding business applications and workloads.
This subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations that require a reliable and compliant cloud infrastructure. IT Managers and IT Professionals can utilize this VM to host critical business systems, databases, or development environments, ensuring performance and availability without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Compute Power: Utilizes the STANDARD_DS3_V2 VM series for balanced CPU and memory resources.
- Geographic Focus: Deployed in the US DOD EAST Azure region, catering to specific data residency and compliance requirements.
- Subscription Term: A 1-year commitment offers cost predictability and simplifies procurement.
- Microsoft Azure Platform: Benefits from the scalability, security, and reliability of the Azure cloud.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your essential applications and services remain accessible and performant.
This Microsoft Azure VM subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing a powerful, compliant, and predictable cloud compute solution.
What This Enables
Deploying Business-Critical Applications
Enable teams to host essential business applications, such as CRM, ERP, or custom-built software, ensuring high availability and performance. Streamline operations by running these applications on a dedicated, scalable cloud instance.
cloud-hosted applications, dedicated compute environments, business continuity planning, application modernization
Hosting Databases and Data Warehouses
Streamline the management of your organization's data by deploying databases or data warehouses on a powerful virtual machine. Automate data processing and ensure secure, reliable access to critical business intelligence.
data analytics platforms, relational databases, data warehousing solutions, business intelligence tools
Supporting Development and Testing Environments
Enable development teams to spin up and manage dedicated environments for coding, testing, and staging applications. Automate the deployment of consistent development stacks to accelerate the software development lifecycle.
software development lifecycle, CI/CD pipelines, application testing frameworks, staging environments
Key Features
STANDARD_DS3_V2 VM Series
Provides a balanced configuration of CPU, memory, and I/O for a wide range of business workloads.
US DOD EAST Azure Region
Ensures data residency and compliance with specific government or regulatory requirements.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and simplifies budgeting for cloud compute resources.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Benefits from enterprise-grade security, reliability, and scalability inherent in Azure.
Scalable Compute Resources
Allows businesses to adjust compute capacity as their needs evolve without significant hardware investment.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
The US DOD EAST region is specifically designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of government entities and defense contractors.
Finance & Insurance
This sector often requires robust security, high availability, and specific data residency controls, which can be met by deploying workloads in a compliant Azure region.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Organizations in this vertical must comply with strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, making secure and compliant cloud infrastructure essential for patient data and operational systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Businesses in this sector may use virtual machines to run specialized operational software, data analytics for production, or supply chain management systems that require reliable compute power.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a STANDARD_DS3_V2 virtual machine?
The STANDARD_DS3_V2 is a type of virtual machine offered by Microsoft Azure. It provides a balance of compute (CPU) and memory resources, making it suitable for a variety of business applications and workloads.
Why is the US DOD EAST region important?
The US DOD EAST region is a specific data center location within Microsoft Azure that may be chosen for data residency requirements, compliance with certain government regulations, or to reduce latency for users in that geographic area.
What does a 1-year subscription entail?
A 1-year subscription means you commit to using the virtual machine service for a period of 12 months. This typically offers a more favorable price compared to pay-as-you-go options and provides cost predictability for your IT budget.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.