Microsoft SQL DB Single/Elastic Pool Gen Purpose - COMP DC-SERIES VCORE - 3 Year Subscription
This Microsoft SQL Database license provides access to general-purpose compute resources for single databases or elastic pools, ensuring your business applications have reliable data storage and retrieval capabilities for three years.
- License Term: Provides a 3-year subscription for uninterrupted access to Microsoft SQL Database services.
- Compute Capacity: Unlocks general-purpose compute capacity (vCore) for your single databases or elastic pools.
- Platform Access: Enables the use of Microsoft's robust database platform for your business data.
- Cost Predictability: Offers a fixed monthly subscription cost for easier budgeting and financial planning.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Microsoft SQL Database, offering general-purpose compute capacity in the US North Central region. It enables businesses to deploy and manage single databases or elastic pools, ensuring reliable performance and data availability for their critical applications.
Designed for SMB and mid-market companies, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals who need to provision and maintain database infrastructure without the overhead of managing physical hardware. It integrates directly into existing Microsoft Azure environments or can serve as the foundation for new cloud-based data solutions.
- General Purpose Performance: Delivers balanced compute and storage for a wide range of transactional workloads.
- Elastic Pools: Allows for efficient resource sharing across multiple databases, optimizing costs and performance.
- 3-Year Commitment: Secures pricing and availability for an extended period, simplifying long-term IT planning.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft Azure services for a unified cloud experience.
- Compliance Ready: Supports regulatory requirements through Microsoft's secure and compliant cloud infrastructure.
Secure your database infrastructure with predictable costs and essential features for your business operations.
What This Enables
Enable Scalable Application Data Storage
Enable teams to deploy and manage relational databases that support core business applications. Streamline data operations with a flexible platform that scales to meet fluctuating demand.
cloud-native applications, existing business software, data-driven workflows, web applications
Support Business Intelligence and Analytics
Streamline the process of storing and querying data for business intelligence and reporting tools. Automate data ingestion and transformation for timely insights into business performance.
reporting databases, analytical workloads, data warehousing, operational reporting
Migrate On-Premises Databases to the Cloud
Organizations migrating their existing SQL Server databases to a cloud environment can utilize this license for a cost-effective and managed solution. Reduce the burden of infrastructure management and maintenance.
database modernization, hybrid cloud strategies, legacy application support, disaster recovery planning
Key Features
General Purpose Compute Tier
Provides a balanced mix of compute and storage, suitable for a wide range of common database workloads.
Elastic Pool Resource Sharing
Allows multiple databases to share a single set of resources, optimizing costs and performance for applications with variable usage.
3-Year Subscription Term
Secures your licensing for an extended period, offering price predictability and ensuring continuous access to the service.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverages a globally recognized, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure for your critical data.
Automated Backups and Patching
Reduces administrative overhead by providing automated data protection and security updates.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure database solutions to manage sensitive customer data and transaction processing, aligning with the reliability and security features of SQL Database.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, making the secure and compliant nature of Microsoft Azure SQL Database essential for patient records and operational data.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses rely on scalable databases for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer data, benefiting from the performance and elasticity of SQL Database.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information, requiring secure, reliable, and compliant database solutions for case management and document storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a General Purpose tier in SQL Database?
The General Purpose tier offers a balanced, scalable compute and storage layer ideal for most common business workloads. It provides dedicated resources for predictable performance.
What is an Elastic Pool?
An Elastic Pool allows you to allocate a set of resources (CPU, memory, storage) to multiple databases. This is cost-effective for applications with fluctuating usage patterns, as resources are shared.
What does the 3-year subscription entail?
A 3-year subscription locks in your pricing and ensures continuous service availability for that duration. It simplifies budgeting and procurement by providing a long-term commitment.
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.