Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_M16-4MS-USNORTHCENT-1Y/MO
This Microsoft RI VM STANDARD license provides essential capabilities for managing your virtual machines for a one-year subscription term, ensuring operational continuity.
- License Term: Annual subscription for continuous access to Microsoft VM features and support.
- Platform Coverage: Applies to Microsoft Azure virtual machines in the US North Central region.
- Feature Access: Unlocks standard features and capacity for your virtual machine deployments.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain licensing compliance for your Microsoft virtualized environments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Microsoft Retail Infrastructure (RI) Virtual Machine (VM) license subscription for the STANDARD_M16-4MS-USNORTHCENT configuration, valid for one year. It grants the necessary rights to deploy and operate specific Microsoft virtual machine instances, ensuring access to standard features and functionalities required for business operations.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize Microsoft Azure for their IT infrastructure. It is suitable for IT Managers or IT Professionals overseeing virtualized environments, providing them with the legal framework to run their applications and services without compliance concerns. It fits within a broader Azure cloud strategy, enabling efficient resource utilization.
- Annual Subscription: Provides a full year of licensing rights, simplifying budget management.
- Standard VM Capabilities: Enables access to core features and performance levels for the specified VM size.
- Regional Focus: Tailored for deployments within the US North Central Azure region.
- Compliance Ready: Ensures your virtual machine usage adheres to Microsoft's licensing terms.
- Operational Continuity: Supports the ongoing operation of critical business applications hosted on Azure VMs.
Secure your Microsoft virtual machine environment with this annual subscription, offering essential features and compliance for your business needs.
What This Enables
Enable Standard Azure VM Operations
Enable teams to deploy and manage Microsoft Azure virtual machines with standard configurations. Streamline the process of acquiring necessary licensing for your cloud-based infrastructure.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, business application hosting, IT infrastructure management
Maintain Licensing Compliance
Streamline the acquisition of Microsoft software licenses to ensure your virtual machine usage adheres to vendor terms. Automate compliance checks by having the correct entitlements for your Azure resources.
regulated industry operations, IT asset management, cloud resource governance, financial reporting
Support Business Application Hosting
Support the continuous operation of critical business applications hosted on Microsoft Azure VMs. Ensure feature access and performance levels required for day-to-day business functions.
customer-facing applications, internal business systems, data processing workloads, operational continuity planning
Key Features
Annual Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to Microsoft VM capabilities for a full year.
Standard VM Configuration
Unlocks essential features and capacity for your virtual machines, suitable for a wide range of business workloads.
US North Central Region Specific
Optimized for deployments within a specific Azure geographic region, potentially improving performance and compliance.
Microsoft Licensing Compliance
Ensures your use of Microsoft Azure virtual machines meets vendor licensing requirements, avoiding potential penalties.
Platform Access Rights
Grants the legal entitlement to operate Microsoft virtual machines, supporting your business's IT infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance for their IT infrastructure, making adherence to Microsoft licensing terms for Azure VMs critical for regulatory adherence.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle sensitive client data and rely on consistent access to applications hosted on Azure VMs, necessitating proper licensing for operational stability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy and compliance standards (like HIPAA), requiring accurate licensing for all IT systems, including Azure virtual machines.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often use Azure VMs for operational technology, supply chain management, and data analytics, demanding reliable and compliant infrastructure to avoid production disruptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'RI VM STANDARD_M16-4MS-USNORTHCENT-1Y/MO' mean?
This refers to a Microsoft Retail Infrastructure (RI) Virtual Machine (VM) license for a standard configuration (M16-4MS) in the US North Central Azure region, with a one-year subscription term. The 'MO' likely indicates monthly billing for the annual term.
What kind of virtual machines does this license cover?
This license covers specific Microsoft Azure virtual machine instances that match the STANDARD_M16-4MS configuration within the US North Central region. It provides the rights to operate these VMs.
Is this license suitable for any business size?
This license is designed for businesses that use IT for their own operations, including SMB and mid-market companies utilizing Microsoft Azure. It ensures compliance and access to standard VM features.
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.