Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS4_V2-USNORTHCENT-1Y Subscription
This Microsoft Azure subscription provides access to a STANDARD_DS4_V2 virtual machine in the US North Central region for one year, ensuring consistent cloud infrastructure for your business operations.
- License Term: Annual subscription providing continuous access to the specified virtual machine resources.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the full capabilities of the Microsoft Azure platform for the DS4_V2 VM instance.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees the availability of your virtual machine for critical business applications and workloads.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains adherence to Microsoft's licensing terms and supports regulatory requirements for hosted services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is an annual subscription license for a Microsoft Azure STANDARD_DS4_V2 virtual machine located in the US North Central region. It grants your organization the right to use this specific VM configuration for the duration of the subscription term, providing a dedicated compute resource within the Azure cloud.
This offering is designed for businesses, from SMBs to mid-market enterprises, that require reliable and compliant cloud infrastructure. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing their own IT environments, providing a foundational element for hosting applications, data, or development workloads without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Azure VM Access: Provides a fully provisioned STANDARD_DS4_V2 virtual machine instance.
- Annual Subscription: Offers predictable costs and continuous access for a 12-month term.
- Regional Deployment: Located in US North Central for optimized performance and latency for users in that geography.
- Microsoft Platform: Leverages the security, reliability, and scalability of the Microsoft Azure cloud.
- Compliance Ready: Aligns with Microsoft's licensing policies and supports business requirements for hosted services.
Secure your essential cloud compute with this Microsoft Azure VM subscription, offering predictable costs and reliable performance for your business needs.
What This Enables
Enable Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run business-critical applications on a dedicated Azure virtual machine. This ensures consistent performance and availability for internal or customer-facing software.
cloud-hosted applications, business process automation, internal software deployment, development environments
Streamline Data Processing
Streamline data analysis and processing tasks by utilizing the compute power of a STANDARD_DS4_V2 VM. This accelerates insights and supports data-intensive business functions.
data warehousing, analytics workloads, batch processing, reporting services
Support Development and Testing
Automate the provisioning of development and testing environments with a pre-configured Azure VM. This allows development teams to iterate quickly and test new features in a production-like setting.
software development lifecycle, QA testing, staging environments, CI/CD pipelines
Key Features
STANDARD_DS4_V2 VM Instance
Provides a powerful and versatile virtual machine configuration suitable for a wide range of workloads.
Annual Subscription Term
Offers predictable budgeting and continuous access to your cloud compute resources for a full year.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverages a globally recognized, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure for your business needs.
US North Central Region
Optimizes performance and latency for users and operations within this geographic area.
Microsoft Licensing
Ensures compliance with Microsoft's terms of service for using Azure virtual machines.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require secure and compliant platforms for managing sensitive data and critical trading or operational applications, often with specific uptime SLAs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and secure cloud infrastructure to host Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and patient management software, adhering to strict HIPAA compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud VMs for running production management software, supply chain logistics, and data analytics to optimize operations and ensure business continuity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers require secure environments for client data, case management software, and document processing, with an emphasis on data privacy and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS4_V2 subscription?
This is an annual subscription that grants your organization the right to use a specific Microsoft Azure virtual machine configuration (STANDARD_DS4_V2) located in the US North Central region for 12 months. It is a software license for cloud compute.
Who is this subscription for?
This subscription is intended for businesses, particularly SMBs and mid-market companies, that need to run applications or workloads on a dedicated cloud virtual machine. It is managed by the business's own IT team.
What does 'RI' stand for in the product name?
RI typically stands for 'Reserved Instance' in Microsoft Azure, indicating a commitment for a specific duration (in this case, one year) which often provides cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
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.