Microsoft SQL Database Basic Elastic DTU Pack
The Microsoft SQL Database Basic Elastic DTU Pack provides essential database capacity and performance for core business applications, ensuring reliable data operations.
- Access to: Core SQL database functionalities for essential data storage and retrieval.
- Coverage for: Basic performance levels required for standard business applications and reporting.
- Protection against: Data corruption and unauthorized access with built-in security features.
- Entitlement to: Continued operation of critical business applications dependent on SQL databases.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a licensing pack for Microsoft SQL Database, specifically the Basic tier with Elastic DTU (Database Transaction Unit) allocation. It enables businesses to provision and manage SQL databases with a defined level of performance and capacity, suitable for less demanding workloads and applications.
IT Managers and Business Owners in small to mid-market companies utilize this pack to support their internal applications, customer relationship management systems, or basic reporting databases. It fits within their existing IT infrastructure, whether on-premises or in a hybrid cloud environment, providing a cost-effective solution for essential database needs.
- Elastic DTU Allocation: Provides a bundled unit of compute, memory, and I/O resources for predictable performance.
- Basic Performance Tier: Optimized for cost-effectiveness for applications with lower transaction volumes.
- Microsoft SQL Server Foundation: Leverages the reliable and widely adopted Microsoft SQL Server engine.
- Subscription Billing: Offers a predictable monthly cost for managing IT expenses.
- Core Database Capabilities: Enables standard data storage, querying, and transaction processing.
This Microsoft SQL Database pack is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams needing a straightforward, cost-effective solution for their essential database requirements.
What This Enables
Enable core business application data storage
Enable teams to support essential business applications requiring a stable and performant SQL database. Streamline data management for internal tools and reporting functions.
on-premises servers, virtualized environments, hybrid cloud deployments, business application hosting
Support basic reporting and analytics
Streamline the process of generating essential business reports and performing basic analytics on operational data. Automate data collection and retrieval for informed decision-making.
data warehousing, business intelligence tools, operational reporting, data analysis platforms
Maintain compliance for data handling
Ensure compliance with data handling regulations by utilizing a licensed and supported Microsoft SQL database. Protect sensitive business data with built-in security features.
regulatory compliance, data governance, secure data storage, audit trails
Key Features
Elastic DTU Model
Provides a bundled measure of compute, memory, and I/O resources for predictable database performance.
Basic Performance Tier
Offers a cost-effective solution for applications with lower transaction volumes and less demanding performance requirements.
Microsoft SQL Server Engine
Leverages the industry-standard, reliable, and secure Microsoft SQL Server platform for core database functions.
Subscription Licensing
Enables predictable monthly operational expenses for database infrastructure.
Core Database Functionality
Supports essential data storage, retrieval, and transaction processing for business applications.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require reliable and compliant database solutions to manage sensitive customer data and transaction records, making the stability of SQL Server essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy and availability for patient records, necessitating robust and secure database platforms like Microsoft SQL.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle confidential client information and require secure, accessible databases for case management and document storage.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses use databases for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer data, requiring consistent performance and uptime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Elastic DTU?
An Elastic DTU (Database Transaction Unit) is a bundled measure of compute, memory, and I/O resources provided by Azure SQL Database. It simplifies performance management by offering a single metric to represent database power.
Is this license for on-premises or cloud?
This specific pack is typically associated with Microsoft Azure SQL Database services. For on-premises SQL Server licensing, different editions and models apply.
What kind of applications is the Basic tier suitable for?
The Basic tier is suitable for applications with light workloads, such as development/test environments, or applications with low transaction rates and minimal performance demands.
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.