Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_E16S_V3-USNORTHCENT-1Y/MO
This 1-year subscription provides access to Microsoft's STANDARD_E16S_V3 virtual machine resources in the US North Central region, enabling scalable cloud infrastructure for your business.
- License Term: Annual subscription for continuous access to Microsoft Azure virtual machine resources.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the STANDARD_E16S_V3 VM series, offering specific CPU, RAM, and networking capabilities.
- Billing Model: Predictable monthly billing for operational expense management.
- Geographic Focus: Deployed within the US North Central Azure region for optimized performance and data residency.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a 1-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine, specifically the STANDARD_E16S_V3 series, located in the US North Central region. It grants your organization the right to utilize the allocated compute, memory, and networking resources associated with this VM instance for the duration of the subscription, ensuring you have the necessary infrastructure for your applications and services.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this subscription to deploy and manage critical business applications, development environments, or data processing workloads within the Microsoft Azure cloud. It fits into an organization's cloud strategy by providing a defined, licensed capacity for virtualized computing resources, managed through the Azure portal.
- Scalable Compute: Access to E16s v3 VM series resources, suitable for a range of business workloads.
- Annual Subscription: Provides a full year of access, simplifying budgeting and procurement.
- Azure Platform: Operates within the Microsoft Azure cloud environment.
- Regional Deployment: Specifically provisioned in the US North Central datacenter region.
- Subscription Billing: Managed as an operational expense with predictable monthly payments.
This annual Azure VM subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking a cost-effective, managed cloud infrastructure solution without the overhead of on-premises hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Scalable 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 external facing services.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized workloads, SaaS application backends
Support Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the creation and management of development and testing environments for software projects. Developers gain access to reliable compute resources for coding, building, and quality assurance.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, software development lifecycle, testing infrastructure
Facilitate Data Processing and Analytics
Automate data ingestion and processing tasks using dedicated virtual machine capacity. This enables timely analysis of business data for informed decision-making.
data warehousing, business intelligence platforms, batch processing jobs, analytics workloads
Key Features
STANDARD_E16S_V3 VM Series
Access to a specific tier of virtual machine resources optimized for general-purpose workloads, balancing compute and memory.
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and ensures continuous access to cloud resources for a full year, simplifying budgeting.
US North Central Azure Region
Leverage Microsoft's secure and reliable datacenter infrastructure located in the US North Central region for performance and data residency.
Monthly Billing
Manage cloud spending as an operational expense with predictable monthly payments, aligning with typical SMB financial practices.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Utilize a globally recognized and trusted cloud platform for hosting and managing your IT infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require secure, compliant, and highly available infrastructure for transaction processing and data management, which Azure VMs provide.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable platforms to manage patient data and applications, often subject to strict regulatory compliance like HIPAA, supported by Azure's security features.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle sensitive client data and require secure, scalable environments for case management and document processing.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can utilize Azure VMs for running operational software, supply chain management, and data analytics to optimize production processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the STANDARD_E16S_V3 VM series?
The STANDARD_E16S_V3 series is a generation of Microsoft Azure virtual machines designed for general-purpose computing. It offers a balance of CPU, memory, and storage, making it suitable for a wide range of business applications and workloads.
What does a 1-year subscription mean for my business?
A 1-year subscription means you are licensed to use the specified Azure VM resources for a continuous 12-month period. This provides cost predictability and ensures you have dedicated capacity without the need for upfront hardware purchases.
Can I change the VM size or region during the subscription term?
Changes to VM size or region typically involve creating a new VM with the desired specifications and migrating your workloads. This subscription is for a specific VM configuration in a specific region for the term. Consult Azure documentation for specific migration and resizing procedures.
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.