Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_E8-2S_V3 US DOD CENTRAL-3Y/MO
This Microsoft RI VM STANDARD license subscription provides access to virtual machine resources for a 3-year term, ensuring your business operations remain compliant and efficient.
- License Term: A 3-year subscription commitment for predictable budgeting and uninterrupted service.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the capabilities of the STANDARD_E8-2S_V3 virtual machine series.
- Geographic Focus: Specifically licensed for deployment within the US DOD CENTRAL region.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain licensing compliance for critical Microsoft Azure services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a 3-year subscription license for Microsoft's RI VM STANDARD_E8-2S_V3 virtual machines, specifically designated for the US DOD CENTRAL region. It grants your organization the right to utilize these virtual machine resources for the duration of the term, ensuring access to the defined compute and memory capacity.
This license is intended for businesses that require dedicated virtual machine capacity within a specific geographic and compliance-focused environment. IT Managers and IT Professionals can use this to provision and manage essential workloads, ensuring their applications and data have the necessary infrastructure without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides a 3-year commitment for cost predictability and continuous access.
- Virtual Machine Capacity: Grants entitlement to use the STANDARD_E8-2S_V3 VM series resources.
- US DOD CENTRAL Region: Optimized and licensed for deployment within this specific Azure region.
- Compliance Ready: Supports organizations needing to meet specific regulatory or data residency requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures ongoing access to critical compute resources for business applications.
This 3-year Microsoft VM license subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing reliable, compliant virtual machine capacity in the US DOD CENTRAL region.
What This Enables
Enable secure and compliant cloud deployments
Enable teams to deploy and manage virtual machines within the US DOD CENTRAL Azure region, meeting specific data residency and compliance requirements. This ensures that sensitive workloads operate within a controlled and approved environment.
cloud-native operations, hybrid cloud environments, regulatory compliance needs, secure data processing
Streamline virtual machine resource provisioning
Streamline the process of acquiring and managing virtual machine capacity for business-critical applications. This subscription model simplifies procurement and ensures resources are available for the 3-year term.
application hosting, development and testing environments, business continuity planning, IT infrastructure management
Automate operational continuity planning
Automate the assurance of operational continuity by securing a long-term license for essential virtual machine resources. This proactive approach minimizes the risk of service disruption due to licensing issues or resource unavailability.
mission-critical application support, disaster recovery sites, performance-sensitive workloads, ongoing IT operations
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable budgeting and ensures continuous access to virtual machine resources for an extended period.
STANDARD_E8-2S_V3 VM Series
Grants access to a specific configuration of virtual machine resources optimized for a balance of compute and memory.
US DOD CENTRAL Region Specific
Ensures deployment within a designated Azure region, meeting data residency and potential compliance requirements for government-related entities.
Microsoft Licensing
Guarantees compliance with Microsoft's licensing terms for Azure virtual machines, avoiding potential penalties.
Platform Access
Enables the utilization of Microsoft Azure's robust infrastructure for hosting business applications and services.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is specifically tailored for the US DOD CENTRAL region, aligning with the stringent data residency and security requirements often mandated for government and public sector entities.
Defense & National Security
The 'US DOD CENTRAL' region designation directly addresses the needs of defense contractors and related organizations requiring specific Azure environments for sensitive operations.
Finance & Insurance
These industries often have strict data residency and compliance regulations that can be met by deploying within specific, controlled Azure regions like US DOD CENTRAL.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Organizations in this sector must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, making the controlled environment and specific regional licensing of this product a valuable consideration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'RI VM' stand for?
RI VM typically stands for Reserved Instance Virtual Machine. This often implies a commitment for a specific duration, like the 3-year term, in exchange for potentially better pricing or guaranteed capacity.
What is the STANDARD_E8-2S_V3 VM series?
This refers to a specific generation and size of Azure virtual machine. The E8-2S_V3 series is generally designed for memory-intensive workloads, offering a good balance of vCPUs and RAM.
Why is the region 'US DOD CENTRAL' important?
This designation indicates the license is tied to a specific Azure datacenter region, often chosen for data sovereignty, compliance with government regulations, or proximity to users within that geographic area.
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.