Microsoft SQL Database Single/Elastic Pool General Purpose
This Microsoft SQL Database license provides access to General Purpose DC-Series VCore capabilities for your single or elastic pool deployments, ensuring continued operation and feature access for three years.
- License Term: Three-year subscription providing predictable costs and uninterrupted access to SQL Database features.
- Coverage Scope: Enables General Purpose DC-Series VCore usage for single databases or elastic pools, supporting diverse workloads.
- Feature Access: Unlocks advanced database functionalities and performance optimizations inherent to the General Purpose tier.
- Compliance Assurance: Facilitates adherence to regulatory requirements by ensuring licensed access to critical database software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Microsoft SQL Database Single/Elastic Pool General Purpose DC-Series VCore subscription license, valid for three years. It grants the right to use Microsoft SQL Database services within the General Purpose tier, utilizing DC-Series VCore compute resources in the East US region.
This license is designed for businesses that rely on Microsoft SQL Database for their core operations, including IT Managers and IT Professionals managing database infrastructure. It fits into environments requiring scalable, cost-effective database solutions for applications and data storage.
- SQL Database General Purpose: Access to a cost-effective, scalable database service suitable for most common workloads.
- DC-Series VCore: Enables compute capacity based on virtual cores, offering predictable performance and resource allocation.
- Single/Elastic Pool Support: Flexibility to deploy either standalone databases or group multiple databases into an elastic pool for shared resources.
- Three-Year Subscription: Provides long-term licensing certainty and budget predictability.
- East US Region: Specific deployment region for the licensed service.
This Microsoft SQL Database license is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking licensed access to essential database capabilities without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Scalable Application Data Storage
Enable teams to deploy and manage relational databases for core business applications. Streamline data access and manipulation for transactional systems and reporting.
cloud-native applications, web applications, internal business tools, SaaS platforms
Support Business Intelligence and Analytics
Streamline the process of storing and querying data for business intelligence and analytics platforms. Automate data ingestion and preparation for reporting and insights.
data warehousing, reporting services, analytics dashboards, operational reporting
Maintain Regulatory Compliance for Data
Ensure compliance with data handling and privacy regulations by using licensed and supported database software. Protect sensitive business data with robust security features.
financial services, healthcare data, customer PII, regulated industries
Key Features
General Purpose Tier
Provides a cost-effective and scalable database solution suitable for a wide range of common business workloads.
DC-Series VCore Compute
Offers predictable performance and resource allocation based on virtual cores, allowing for precise capacity planning.
Single Database or Elastic Pool Deployment
Delivers flexibility to manage individual databases or group multiple databases for shared resources and cost optimization.
Three-Year Subscription Term
Ensures long-term licensing certainty and budget predictability, avoiding frequent renewal cycles.
East US Region Deployment
Allows for deployment within a specific geographic region, supporting latency requirements and data residency considerations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust, secure, and compliant database solutions to manage sensitive financial data and transactions, often with strict regulatory oversight.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Organizations in this vertical handle Protected Health Information (PHI) and require secure, reliable database systems that comply with HIPAA and other data privacy regulations.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses rely on databases for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, customer data, and online ordering, necessitating scalable and available solutions.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use databases for production tracking, supply chain management, quality control, and operational data, requiring reliable systems for continuous operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Single Database and Elastic Pool?
A Single Database is an independent database with its own set of resources. An Elastic Pool allows you to group multiple databases together to share a set of resources, which can be more cost-effective for applications with varying usage patterns.
What does 'General Purpose' mean for SQL Database?
The General Purpose tier offers a balanced price-performance ratio, suitable for most common transactional workloads. It provides standard performance and availability features.
What is a VCore?
A VCore represents a unit of processing power and memory. Licensing based on VCore allows you to choose the compute capacity that best fits your application's needs.
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.