Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_E16-8S_V3-USNORTHCENT-1Y
This Microsoft license provides access to virtual machine resources, enabling enhanced computing capabilities for your business operations over a one-year term.
- License Term: Annual subscription ensuring continuous access to Microsoft's virtual machine platform.
- Platform Access: Unlocks specific virtual machine configurations (E16-8S_V3) for demanding workloads.
- Compliance Assurance: Guarantees legitimate use of Microsoft software, avoiding licensing risks.
- Operational Continuity: Supports critical business applications and services with reliable virtualized resources.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a one-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure virtual machine, specifically the E16-8S_V3 series in the US North Central region. It grants the licensee the right to deploy and operate virtual machines with the specified hardware configurations, including 16 vCPUs and 8 GiB of RAM, for business-critical applications and services.
This license is intended for SMB and mid-market companies that require dedicated virtualized computing resources for their own operations. It is suitable for IT Managers or IT Professionals managing infrastructure, Business Owners seeking cost-effective compute power, or any organization needing to run applications, host data, or support internal services without the overhead of physical hardware.
- Virtual Machine Capacity: Provides access to E16-8S_V3 virtual machines with 16 vCPUs and 8 GiB RAM.
- Regional Deployment: Licensed for use within the US North Central Azure region.
- Annual Subscription: A 1-year term ensures predictable costs and continuous service availability.
- Microsoft Azure Platform: Operates on Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure.
- Software Licensing: Grants the legal right to use the specified virtual machine resources.
Secure essential virtual machine resources with this annual Microsoft license, designed for businesses needing reliable cloud compute without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Business Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run critical business applications on dedicated virtual machines. This ensures consistent performance and availability for internal software solutions.
cloud-hosted applications, internal business software, dedicated server environments, subscription-based software use
Streamline Development and Testing
Streamline development and testing cycles by providing developers with consistent and readily available virtual machine environments. This accelerates project timelines and improves code quality.
software development lifecycles, testing and QA environments, agile development workflows, IT infrastructure management
Automate Data Processing Workloads
Automate data processing workloads by provisioning virtual machines capable of handling intensive computations. This allows for efficient analysis and reporting on business data.
data analytics pipelines, batch processing tasks, reporting and business intelligence, infrastructure automation
Key Features
E16-8S_V3 VM Series
Access to virtual machines with 16 vCPUs and 8 GiB RAM, suitable for a range of demanding workloads.
US North Central Azure Region
Deploy your virtual machines in a specific geographic location for performance and compliance needs.
1-Year Subscription Term
Enjoy predictable costs and continuous access to computing resources for a full year.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Benefit from the reliability, security, and global reach of Microsoft's cloud infrastructure.
Software License Entitlement
Ensure legal compliance and avoid risks associated with unlicensed software usage.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, secure, and compliant platforms for managing sensitive data and critical trading or operational applications, often with strict uptime SLAs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and secure infrastructure to manage patient data (HIPAA compliance) and run critical medical applications, demanding high availability.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize IT for operational efficiency, supply chain management, and data analytics, requiring scalable compute resources that can support complex systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client data and require secure, performant systems for case management, document processing, and client communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the E16-8S_V3 virtual machine series?
The E16-8S_V3 series on Microsoft Azure is a type of virtual machine optimized for general-purpose computing. It offers a balance of compute (vCPUs) and memory (RAM) suitable for many business applications and workloads.
What does 'RI VM' stand for?
RI VM typically stands for Reserved Instance Virtual Machine. This often implies a commitment to use the VM for a specific term (like one year) in exchange for potentially better pricing or guaranteed capacity.
Can this license be used for reselling services?
No, this license is for businesses that BUY and USE IT for their own operations. It is not intended for resale or for use by companies that provide IT services to other businesses.
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.