Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_E64-16S_V3-USNORTHCENT-3Y Subscription
This Microsoft Azure virtual machine subscription provides access to the STANDARD_E64-16S_V3 instance for three years, ensuring consistent operational capacity.
- License Term: A 3-year subscription commitment for the STANDARD_E64-16S_V3 virtual machine instance.
- Platform Access: Enables the use of Microsoft Azure's compute and memory resources for your business applications.
- Billing Model: Monthly subscription billing for predictable operational expenses.
- Compliance and Features: Ensures access to the latest features and maintains licensing compliance for your deployed workloads.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a 3-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure virtual machine, specifically the STANDARD_E64-16S_V3 instance located in the US North Central region. It grants your organization the right to utilize these compute resources for the duration of the term, with monthly billing.
This license is designed for businesses that require dedicated virtual machine capacity for their own IT operations, such as running business applications, hosting databases, or supporting development and testing environments. It fits into a company's cloud infrastructure strategy, providing scalable and reliable computing power.
- 3-Year Commitment: Secures pricing and resource availability for an extended period.
- STANDARD_E64-16S_V3 Instance: Provides a specific configuration of vCPUs, memory, and temporary storage optimized for general-purpose workloads.
- US North Central Region: Ensures data residency and potentially lower latency for users in that geographic area.
- Monthly Subscription Billing: Offers predictable operational expenditure for cloud resources.
- Microsoft Azure Platform: Leverages Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure for reliability and scalability.
This Azure VM subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams needing consistent, licensed access to powerful cloud computing resources without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Scalable Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run business-critical applications on a dedicated virtual machine instance. Streamline application delivery by ensuring consistent performance and availability through a pre-defined compute configuration.
cloud-native deployments, multi-tier application architectures, business process automation, internal software development
Support Database Operations
Streamline database management by hosting your critical data on a powerful Azure VM. Automate data access and processing by ensuring the necessary compute and memory resources are consistently available for your database systems.
relational database hosting, data warehousing, business intelligence platforms, transactional data processing
Facilitate Development and Testing Environments
Enable development teams to provision and utilize dedicated environments for coding, testing, and staging applications. Automate the deployment of consistent testing sandboxes, reducing setup time and ensuring reproducible results.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, application performance testing, software release cycles
Key Features
STANDARD_E64-16S_V3 Instance Type
Provides a balanced configuration of vCPUs and memory suitable for a wide range of general-purpose workloads, ensuring adequate performance for your applications.
3-Year Subscription Term
Locks in resource availability and potentially favorable pricing for an extended period, simplifying long-term IT planning and budgeting.
Monthly Billing
Allows for predictable operational expenditure, making it easier to manage cloud costs within your IT budget.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverages a global, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure, offering high availability and scalability for your business operations.
US North Central Region Deployment
Ensures data residency and potentially lower latency for users and systems located in or near this geographic area.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure computing resources to run trading platforms, risk management software, and customer databases, often with strict compliance and data residency requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers need reliable infrastructure for Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, medical imaging, and patient management, necessitating robust uptime and adherence to HIPAA regulations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud VMs for running enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, supply chain management software, and operational analytics, demanding consistent performance and scalability.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations rely on secure and performant virtual machines for case management software, document management systems, and client communication platforms, often with data privacy concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft RI VM subscription?
A Reservation Instance (RI) VM subscription is a licensing agreement where you commit to using a specific virtual machine instance on Microsoft Azure for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years, in exchange for a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This particular subscription is for the STANDARD_E64-16S_V3 instance.
What does STANDARD_E64-16S_V3 mean?
This designation refers to a specific type of Azure virtual machine. The 'STANDARD' series typically indicates a general-purpose VM. The 'E64-16S' part specifies the number of vCPUs (64) and the amount of RAM (16 GB), along with other underlying hardware characteristics optimized for a balance of compute and memory.
Can I change the VM instance type during the 3-year term?
Reservation Instances generally lock you into the specific instance type and region chosen at the time of purchase. Modifications or changes to the instance type may not be possible without potentially forfeiting the benefits of the reservation or incurring additional costs. It is advisable to confirm the terms with your provider.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.