Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS4_V2-USNORTHCENT-3Y/MO
This Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS4_V2 subscription provides essential platform licensing for your virtual machines over a 3-year term.
- License Term: Covers 3 years of access to Microsoft VM STANDARD_DS4_V2 capabilities.
- Platform Access: Enables the use of specific virtual machine configurations and features.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based, offering predictable operational expenses.
- Compliance: Ensures proper licensing for Microsoft virtual machine environments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a 3-year subscription license for Microsoft's STANDARD_DS4_V2 virtual machine configuration, specifically for the US North Central region. It grants the right to use the specified VM resources under Microsoft's licensing terms for the duration of the subscription.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize Microsoft Azure or other Microsoft virtualization platforms for their own IT operations. It is suitable for IT Managers or Business Owners who need to ensure compliance and access to necessary virtual machine resources without the complexity of perpetual licensing.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides a 3-year entitlement to use the specified Microsoft VM resources.
- Specific VM Configuration: Grants access to the STANDARD_DS4_V2 instance type.
- Regional Deployment: Valid for deployments within the US North Central region.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain adherence to Microsoft's software licensing agreements.
- Predictable Costs: Offers a fixed cost over the 3-year subscription period.
This 3-year subscription is an ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking predictable costs and assured access to Microsoft VM resources.
What This Enables
Enable specific virtual machine capabilities
Enable teams to deploy and run applications requiring the STANDARD_DS4_V2 VM instance type. Streamline the provisioning of virtual machines for development, testing, or production workloads.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized infrastructure, application hosting
Ensure licensing compliance for VMs
Streamline the process of maintaining accurate software licenses for your virtual machine infrastructure. Automate the tracking and renewal of VM licenses to avoid compliance issues and potential audits.
managed IT services, on-premises data centers, cloud-based infrastructure, business continuity planning
Manage predictable IT operational expenses
Organizations deploying virtual machines can benefit from predictable, subscription-based costs over a 3-year term. Automate budget planning for virtual machine resources with fixed subscription fees.
budget-conscious operations, long-term IT strategy, resource planning, operational efficiency
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access and predictable budgeting for your virtual machine resources.
STANDARD_DS4_V2 VM Instance
Grants access to a specific, capable virtual machine configuration suitable for various business workloads.
US North Central Region Specific
Ensures licensing compliance for deployments within this designated geographic area.
Microsoft Platform Licensing
Guarantees legal entitlement to use Microsoft's virtual machine technology for your business operations.
Subscription Billing
Offers a clear, recurring cost model that simplifies financial planning and management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, compliant, and consistently available IT infrastructure, making licensed virtual machines essential for trading platforms, customer databases, and risk management systems.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and properly licensed virtual environments for electronic health records and patient management systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on virtual machines for operational technology, supply chain management, and production monitoring, requiring stable and licensed platforms to avoid disruption.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle sensitive client data, demanding secure, compliant, and reliable virtual environments for case management, document storage, and client communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'RI VM' stand for?
'RI' typically stands for Reservation Instance, which often implies a commitment for a specific duration, like this 3-year subscription, in exchange for potentially better pricing or guaranteed capacity.
What is the STANDARD_DS4_V2 VM configuration?
The STANDARD_DS4_V2 is a specific type of virtual machine offered by Microsoft Azure, known for its balance of CPU, memory, and storage, suitable for a range of general-purpose workloads.
Is this license transferable?
Microsoft's licensing terms govern transferability. Typically, subscriptions are tied to the account and region specified at the time of purchase and may have restrictions on transfer.
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.