Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS4-USNORTHCENT-3Y/MO
This Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS4-USNORTHCENT-3Y/MO license provides essential platform capabilities for your business infrastructure over a 3-year term.
- License Term: Subscription-based access for 3 years, ensuring continuous platform availability.
- Platform Access: Unlocks specific features and capacity for virtual machine operations on Microsoft's platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains adherence to Microsoft's licensing agreements for critical software.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees the right to use the licensed software, preventing service interruptions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a Microsoft Azure Reserved Instance (RI) Virtual Machine license subscription for the STANDARD_DS4_USNORTHCENT instance type, valid for 3 years. It grants the right to utilize specific virtual machine resources within the US North Central Azure region, ensuring predictable performance and cost for your deployed workloads.
This license is designed for businesses that rely on Azure infrastructure for their core operations. IT Managers and Business Owners can use this to secure dedicated VM capacity, manage operational expenses, and ensure their applications have the necessary resources to run efficiently and meet business demands.
- 3-Year Commitment: Lock in pricing and resource availability for a predictable 36-month period.
- Specific VM Instance: Tailored for the DS4 instance type in the US North Central Azure region.
- Platform Licensing: Provides the necessary entitlement to run the specified Azure VM configuration.
- Cost Predictability: Reduces variability in cloud spending for critical virtual machine resources.
- Operational Stability: Ensures continued access to essential computing resources for business applications.
Secure your Azure VM capacity with this 3-year subscription, offering predictable costs and essential features for your business operations.
What This Enables
Enable Dedicated Azure VM Capacity
Enable teams to provision and utilize specific Azure virtual machine instances for critical business applications. Streamline deployment by securing dedicated resources in advance, ensuring performance and availability.
cloud-native applications, business process automation, data analytics platforms, production workloads
Optimize Cloud Spend
Streamline cloud financial management by committing to a 3-year term for specific Azure VM resources. Automate cost predictability and reduce the risk of unexpected overages on essential compute instances.
budget-constrained environments, long-term IT planning, cost-sensitive operations, resource-intensive applications
Ensure Application Uptime
Automate the guarantee of essential compute resources for applications requiring consistent performance and availability. Protect against service disruptions by pre-purchasing dedicated VM capacity.
mission-critical systems, customer-facing services, operational dashboards, backend processing
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term cost savings and predictable budgeting for essential Azure VM resources.
STANDARD_DS4_USNORTHCENT Instance Type
Guarantees access to specific compute, memory, and storage configurations optimized for demanding workloads.
Azure Reserved Instances (RI)
Offers significant discounts compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for committed usage.
US North Central Region
Ensures data residency and low-latency access for users and applications within that geographic area.
Platform Licensing
Grants the legal right to operate the specified virtual machine configuration on Microsoft Azure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stable, predictable performance and cost for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer data management, making RI commitments ideal for these critical workloads.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run complex operational technology (OT) and IT systems, including production monitoring and supply chain management, which benefit from the guaranteed performance and cost predictability of RIs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable infrastructure for patient record systems (EHR/EMR), medical imaging, and research, where uptime and consistent performance are paramount and RIs help manage costs for these essential services.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups rely on cloud infrastructure for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer engagement platforms, where consistent availability and controlled costs are key to operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft Azure Reserved Instance (RI)?
An Azure Reserved Instance is a commitment to use specific Azure compute resources for a 1-year or 3-year term in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This license is for a specific VM instance type and region.
What does 'STANDARD_DS4_USNORTHCENT' refer to?
This specifies the exact virtual machine size (DS4) and the Azure region (US North Central) where the reserved instance is applicable. The DS series typically offers a balance of compute and memory.
Can I change the VM size or region after purchasing this RI?
Azure Reserved Instances are generally tied to the specific VM type and region purchased. Modifications may be possible under certain Azure exchange policies, but it is best to confirm current terms with Microsoft or your Azure provider.
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.