Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_NV12-USNORTHCENT-3Y
This 3-year Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_NV12-USNORTHCENT-3Y license provides essential platform capabilities for your business infrastructure.
- License Term: A 3-year commitment ensures uninterrupted access and predictable budgeting for your virtual machine resources.
- Platform Access: Unlocks specific features and capacity within the Microsoft Azure platform for your virtual machines.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains adherence to software licensing requirements, avoiding potential penalties and operational disruptions.
- Continued Operation: Guarantees the ongoing functionality and support for critical virtual machine workloads.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Microsoft's RI VM STANDARD_NV12-USNORTHCENT-3Y offering, providing access to specific virtual machine capabilities on the Azure platform. It is designed to ensure compliance and continued operation of your essential IT services.
Businesses utilizing Microsoft Azure for their core operations, including IT Managers overseeing virtualized environments and IT Professionals managing cloud resources, will find this license critical. It fits into their existing Azure deployment, enabling specific VM configurations and features.
- 3-Year Commitment: Lock in your licensing for an extended period, offering cost predictability and avoiding frequent renewal cycles.
- Azure VM Access: Grants entitlement to utilize the STANDARD_NV12 VM series in the US North Central Azure region.
- Platform Features: Enables specific functionalities and performance characteristics associated with this VM size and series.
- Licensing Compliance: Ensures your organization is properly licensed for the Azure resources you consume, mitigating audit risks.
- Operational Continuity: Supports the ongoing use of critical applications and services hosted on these virtual machines.
This 3-year Microsoft VM license is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking predictable costs and assured access to Azure capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Specific Azure VM Workloads
Enable teams to deploy and operate virtual machines with specific performance characteristics and configurations on Microsoft Azure. Streamline the provisioning process by having the necessary licensing in place for your chosen VM series.
cloud-native applications, virtual desktop infrastructure, data analytics platforms
Maintain Licensing Compliance
Streamline your software asset management by ensuring you have the correct licensing for your Azure virtual machines. Avoid potential penalties and operational disruptions associated with licensing audits or non-compliance.
regulated industries, multi-cloud environments, hybrid cloud deployments
Secure Predictable Cloud Costs
Automate cost management by committing to a 3-year license term for your Azure virtual machines. This provides budget certainty and protects against potential price increases for essential compute resources.
long-term IT strategy, financial planning, resource optimization
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable budgeting and locks in current pricing for an extended period, reducing renewal overhead.
Microsoft Azure Platform Access
Grants entitlement to utilize specific virtual machine series and configurations within the Azure cloud.
STANDARD_NV12 VM Series
Enables access to VMs optimized for specific workloads, such as GPU-accelerated computing or high-performance networking.
US North Central Region Specific
Ensures deployment within a specific geographic region for latency or data residency requirements.
Licensing Compliance
Guarantees adherence to Microsoft's licensing terms, mitigating risks of audits and penalties.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Organizations in this sector often require high-performance computing for simulation, design, and operational analytics, making GPU-enabled VMs essential for their processes.
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms utilize GPU VMs for complex risk modeling, algorithmic trading, and fraud detection, demanding robust and compliant cloud infrastructure.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
This sector leverages GPU computing for medical imaging analysis, drug discovery simulations, and genomic sequencing, requiring secure and scalable cloud solutions.
Media & Entertainment
Companies in this industry use GPU-accelerated VMs for rendering, video processing, and content creation, benefiting from the enhanced performance for demanding creative workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'RI' stand for in this license?
RI typically stands for Reservation Instance, indicating a commitment to a specific resource for a set duration, often at a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go.
What is the STANDARD_NV12 VM series used for?
The NV series VMs are generally designed for GPU-intensive workloads, such as AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing. The STANDARD_NV12 likely refers to a specific configuration within this series.
Can this license be used in other Azure regions?
This specific license is tied to the US North Central region. For other regions, you would typically need separate licenses or a different Azure commitment structure.
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.