Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS5_V2-USNORTHCENT-3Y/MO
This Microsoft license provides access to the STANDARD_DS5_V2 virtual machine configuration for your business operations, ensuring continued access and feature enablement for three months.
- License Term: Subscription-based access for three months, ensuring up-to-date software and features.
- Platform Access: Enables the use of the STANDARD_DS5_V2 virtual machine instance in the US North Central region.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks specific capabilities and capacity for your virtualized workloads.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains licensing compliance for your Microsoft software deployments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a three-month subscription license for a Microsoft Azure virtual machine, specifically the STANDARD_DS5_V2 instance located in the US North Central region. It grants the user the right to operate this virtual machine configuration, providing access to its defined compute and memory resources for business-critical applications and workloads.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who require specific virtual machine configurations for their internal IT infrastructure. It fits into an existing Azure environment, enabling the deployment and operation of applications that demand the performance characteristics of the DS5_V2 series.
- Subscription Access: Provides a three-month entitlement to use the specified virtual machine.
- Defined Capacity: Grants access to the compute and memory resources of the STANDARD_DS5_V2 instance.
- Regional Deployment: Specifically for use within the US North Central Azure region.
- Software Entitlement: Covers the licensing rights for operating the virtual machine.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your virtualized environment remains licensed and operational.
This Microsoft license is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams needing predictable, short-term access to specific Azure VM resources without long-term commitments.
What This Enables
Enable Specific Virtual Machine Workloads
Enable teams to deploy and operate applications requiring the compute and memory specifications of the STANDARD_DS5_V2 virtual machine. Streamline the provisioning of these resources for project-based or temporary needs within your Azure environment.
cloud-based infrastructure, virtualized environments, application hosting, short-term projects, Azure deployments
Maintain Licensing Compliance
Automate the process of ensuring licensing compliance for your Microsoft Azure virtual machines. Streamline audits and avoid potential penalties by having authorized access to the required VM configurations.
regulated industries, IT asset management, cloud governance, operational continuity, Azure environments
Support Temporary or Project-Based Needs
Support teams needing specific VM performance for short-term projects or seasonal demands. Provide access to the STANDARD_DS5_V2 instance for a defined three-month period without the commitment of a longer-term contract.
project-based work, temporary resource scaling, development and testing, Azure resource management, business agility
Key Features
STANDARD_DS5_V2 VM Instance
Provides access to a virtual machine configuration optimized for compute-intensive workloads, suitable for demanding applications.
Three-Month Subscription Term
Offers flexibility and predictable costs for short-term or trial deployments of specific Azure VM resources.
US North Central Region Deployment
Ensures your virtual machine is hosted in a specific geographic location, meeting latency or data residency needs.
Microsoft Licensing Entitlement
Guarantees legal and compliant use of the specified virtual machine configuration within your Azure environment.
Subscription Billing Model
Simplifies budgeting and financial planning with a clear, recurring charge for a defined service period.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require robust and compliant IT infrastructure, often utilizing specific VM configurations for trading platforms, risk analysis, and secure data processing within Azure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers leverage Azure for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics, often needing specific VM performance for simulation or control systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle sensitive client data and require secure, reliable virtual environments for case management, document processing, and client portals.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers use Azure for electronic health records, medical imaging, and research, demanding secure, compliant, and performant virtual machine instances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the STANDARD_DS5_V2 virtual machine?
The STANDARD_DS5_V2 is a general-purpose virtual machine size in Microsoft Azure, offering a balance of compute, memory, and storage. It is suitable for a wide range of applications including web servers, small to medium databases, and development/test environments.
What does a three-month subscription mean?
A three-month subscription means you have the license and right to use the specified virtual machine for a continuous period of 90 days from the activation date. After this period, the subscription will expire unless renewed.
Can this license be used outside the US North Central region?
This specific license is tied to the US North Central region. If you require the STANDARD_DS5_V2 VM in a different Azure region, a different license or configuration may be necessary.
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.