Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_NC12-USNORTHCENT-3Y
Secure your Microsoft Azure virtual machines with a 3-year standard license, ensuring compliance and continuous access to critical computing resources for your business.
- License Term: Covers a 3-year period, providing predictable costs and uninterrupted service.
- Platform Access: Unlocks standard features and capabilities for NC12 series virtual machines in the US North Central region.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance by ensuring proper licensing for your Azure infrastructure.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees continued access to necessary virtual machine resources, preventing service disruptions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year standard license subscription for Microsoft Azure virtual machines, specifically for the NC12 series in the US North Central region. It grants access to the core features and capabilities required to operate and manage these virtual machines, ensuring your cloud infrastructure is properly licensed and supported.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize Microsoft Azure for their core operations, including IT Managers, IT Professionals, and Business Owners within SMB and mid-market companies. It fits into environments where dedicated virtual machine capacity is essential for running applications, hosting data, or supporting business processes.
- 3-Year Term: Provides long-term licensing certainty and cost management for your Azure VM deployment.
- NC12 Series Specific: Tailored for the NC12 virtual machine size, optimizing performance and cost for specific workloads.
- US North Central Region: Ensures compliance and optimal performance for deployments within this specific Azure geography.
- Standard Capabilities: Unlocks essential features for VM management, security, and operational monitoring.
- Subscription Billing: Offers a predictable, recurring cost model for budgeting and financial planning.
This 3-year standard license is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable, compliant access to Azure NC12 virtual machines.
What This Enables
Enable High-Performance Computing Workloads
Enable teams to run demanding computational tasks, such as AI model training or complex simulations, on dedicated Azure NC12 virtual machines. Streamline research and development cycles by providing consistent access to powerful, licensed computing resources.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive applications, research and development operations
Ensure Compliance for Regulated Industries
Streamline regulatory adherence by ensuring all deployed Azure virtual machines meet licensing requirements for industries with strict data handling and processing mandates. Automate the tracking of software entitlements to avoid audit risks and penalties.
cloud-based compliance, data governance frameworks, regulated IT environments, mission-critical applications
Support Business-Critical Application Hosting
Automate the provisioning and management of virtual machines that host essential business applications, ensuring high availability and performance. Enable teams to focus on application delivery rather than license management complexities.
enterprise application hosting, business continuity planning, core business system operations, private cloud infrastructure
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and uninterrupted service for your Azure virtual machines over an extended period.
NC12 Instance Optimization
Ensures you have the correct licensing for the specific performance and capacity needs of NC12 virtual machines.
US North Central Region Focus
Guarantees compliance and optimal performance for deployments within this specific Azure data center region.
Standard Feature Access
Unlocks essential capabilities for managing, securing, and operating your Azure virtual machines effectively.
Subscription Billing Model
Facilitates easier financial planning and budgeting with recurring, predictable licensing expenses.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports high-performance computing needs for simulation, design, and operational analytics, often requiring dedicated, licensed cloud resources for efficiency and compliance.
Finance & Insurance
Enables the use of powerful virtual machines for risk modeling, algorithmic trading, and data analysis, where strict compliance and predictable performance are critical.
Education & Research
Provides access to significant computing power for scientific research, complex simulations, and data-intensive academic projects, often requiring long-term, cost-effective licensing.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Facilitates advanced data analysis for genomics, drug discovery, and medical imaging, demanding robust, compliant, and scalable computing resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved Instance (RI) license?
A Reserved Instance license, like this one, is a commitment to use a specific Azure virtual machine type (e.g., NC12) in a particular region for a set term (3 years). This commitment typically offers a lower price compared to pay-as-you-go options and ensures availability.
What does 'STANDARD' refer to in this license?
Standard refers to the general availability tier of the NC12 virtual machine. It indicates that this license covers the standard features and capabilities offered for this VM size, suitable for a wide range of business workloads.
Can this license be used for any Azure region?
No, this specific license is designated for the US North Central region. If you have deployments in other regions, you would need separate licenses tailored to those specific geographies.
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.