Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_E2_V3-USNORTHCENT-1Y
This 1-year Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_E2_V3 subscription provides essential licensing for virtual machine operations in the US North Central region.
- License Term: Annual subscription for continuous access to Microsoft VM capabilities.
- Platform: Enables operation on Microsoft's Azure infrastructure.
- Compliance: Ensures adherence to Microsoft's licensing terms for virtual machines.
- Feature Access: Unlocks specific features and capacity defined by the STANDARD_E2_V3 tier.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a 1-year subscription license for a Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_E2_V3 instance, specifically for the US North Central region. It grants the necessary entitlements to operate a virtual machine with the defined STANDARD_E2_V3 specifications on Microsoft's Azure platform.
This license is designed for businesses that require Microsoft virtual machine capacity for their own IT operations. It is suitable for IT Managers or IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who need to deploy and manage virtualized workloads for internal applications, development, or testing environments.
- Annual Subscription: Provides a 1-year term for predictable budgeting and continuous service.
- Azure Infrastructure: Licenses virtual machine instances to run on Microsoft's global Azure cloud.
- Standard E2 v3 Tier: Grants access to the specific performance and resource allocation of the E2 v3 VM series.
- Regional Focus: Tailored for deployment within the US North Central Azure datacenter region.
- Licensing Compliance: Ensures your organization meets Microsoft's software licensing requirements for VM usage.
This Microsoft VM license subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams needing compliant and feature-rich virtual machine capacity without the overhead of on-premises hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Business-Critical Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run essential business applications on dedicated virtual machines. This ensures application availability and performance for internal users.
cloud-based workloads, internal application hosting, dedicated VM instances, subscription-based licensing
Streamline Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the creation and management of development and testing environments using standardized virtual machines. This accelerates project timelines and reduces setup friction.
software development lifecycle, testing and QA, agile methodologies, cloud development platforms
Automate Infrastructure Deployment
Automate the deployment of virtual machine infrastructure for specific workloads, ensuring consistency and repeatability. This reduces manual configuration errors and speeds up provisioning.
infrastructure as code, automated provisioning, standardized deployments, cloud resource management
Key Features
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to VM resources for a full year.
STANDARD_E2_V3 VM Series
Offers a balanced configuration of compute and memory for a wide range of workloads.
US North Central Region Deployment
Ensures low latency and data residency for users and applications in that geographic area.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverages a secure, scalable, and globally recognized cloud infrastructure.
Platform Licensing
Grants the legal right to operate the specified virtual machine configuration.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require stable, compliant, and performant virtual machines for core banking, trading, and insurance policy management systems, often with strict data residency and uptime requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and reliable virtual machines to host Electronic Health Records (EHR), patient management systems, and research data, adhering to strict HIPAA compliance and data privacy regulations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers utilize virtual machines for case management software, document repositories, and secure client communication platforms, demanding high availability and data confidentiality.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use virtual machines for running Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and supply chain management software, requiring consistent performance and integration capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft RI VM license?
An RI VM license, or Reserved Instance Virtual Machine license, is a commitment to use a specific VM configuration for a set term, typically offering cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This subscription provides the entitlement for that usage.
What does STANDARD_E2_V3 mean?
STANDARD_E2_V3 refers to a specific series and size of virtual machine offered by Microsoft Azure. It indicates a particular balance of CPU cores, RAM, and other performance characteristics designed for general-purpose computing tasks.
Can this license be used outside the US North Central region?
While the license is designated for the US North Central region, the underlying Azure infrastructure allows for deployment in other regions. However, specific regional pricing and performance characteristics may vary, and it is best to confirm with your provider for optimal deployment.
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.