
Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_NV12-USNORTHCENT-1Y/MO
Secure 1 year of access to Microsoft Azure's STANDARD_NV12 virtual machine instance in the US North Central region, enabling enhanced computing power for your business operations.
- Instance Capacity: Provides 12 vCPUs and 112 GB of RAM for demanding workloads.
- Geographic Location: Hosted in the US North Central Azure region for optimal performance and compliance.
- Subscription Term: A 1-year commitment ensures predictable costs and continuous availability.
- Microsoft Azure Platform: Runs on Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure, offering reliability and scalability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure STANDARD_NV12 virtual machine instance, located in the US North Central region. It unlocks access to significant computing resources, including 12 vCPUs and 112 GB of RAM, designed for compute-intensive applications and workloads requiring substantial processing power.
This virtual machine instance is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to deploy and manage powerful applications without the overhead of physical hardware. It fits within an existing Azure environment or serves as the foundation for new cloud-based deployments, ensuring business continuity and performance.
- Compute Power: Equipped with 12 vCPUs and 112 GB RAM for intensive processing tasks.
- Azure Infrastructure: Leverages Microsoft's secure and scalable global cloud network.
- Regional Deployment: Optimized for the US North Central region, ensuring low latency for local users.
- 1-Year Term: Provides a full year of service with predictable subscription billing.
- Compliance Ready: Supports adherence to various regulatory requirements through Azure's compliance certifications.
This Azure VM subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing powerful, reliable cloud compute without extensive capital investment.
What This Enables
Deploying High-Performance Computing Workloads
Enable teams to run complex simulations, scientific research, or advanced data analytics that require significant CPU and memory resources. This instance provides the necessary power to process large datasets and execute computationally intensive tasks efficiently.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud environments, on-premises infrastructure modernization, development and testing environments
Hosting Resource-Intensive Business Applications
Streamline the deployment of demanding business applications such as large databases, ERP systems, or sophisticated CRM platforms. This VM ensures these applications remain responsive and available to users, supporting critical business operations.
enterprise resource planning systems, customer relationship management platforms, large-scale database hosting, business intelligence tools
Accelerating Development and Testing Cycles
Automate the provisioning of powerful environments for software development and rigorous testing. Developers and QA teams can quickly spin up and tear down instances with substantial resources, speeding up release cycles and improving software quality.
agile development workflows, continuous integration continuous deployment pipelines, performance testing, application staging environments
Key Features
12 vCPUs and 112 GB RAM
Provides substantial processing power and memory to handle demanding applications and large datasets, ensuring smooth operation and fast response times.
Microsoft Azure US North Central Region
Offers low latency and high availability for users in the region, while supporting data residency and compliance needs.
1-Year Subscription Term
Ensures predictable costs and continuous access to computing resources for a full year, simplifying budgeting and operational planning.
Microsoft Cloud Infrastructure
Leverages a globally recognized, secure, and scalable platform that offers enterprise-grade reliability and advanced security features.
Platform Licensing
Grants the right to use the specified virtual machine instance on Azure, ensuring compliance and enabling access to its full capabilities.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports complex simulations for product design, process optimization, and IoT data processing required in modern manufacturing environments.
Finance & Insurance
Enables high-performance computing for risk analysis, fraud detection algorithms, and complex financial modeling, often subject to strict regulatory compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Facilitates large-scale genomic sequencing, medical imaging analysis, and drug discovery simulations, requiring significant computational power and data handling capabilities.
Education & Research
Provides researchers and academic institutions with the necessary compute resources for scientific modeling, data analysis, and complex research projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_NV12 instance?
This is a specific type of virtual machine offered by Microsoft Azure. The STANDARD_NV12 designation indicates its configuration, featuring 12 virtual CPUs and 112 GB of RAM, designed for compute-intensive workloads. The 'RI' likely refers to Reserved Instance, suggesting a commitment for cost savings over a period.
What does the 1Y/MO billing model mean?
This indicates a 1-year subscription term with monthly billing. You commit to using the service for one year, and the total cost is divided into monthly payments.
What kind of workloads is this VM suitable for?
The STANDARD_NV12 instance is well-suited for compute-intensive tasks such as high-performance computing (HPC), complex simulations, advanced data analytics, machine learning model training, and hosting resource-heavy applications like large databases or ERP systems.
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.