Microsoft SQL DB Single/Elastic Pool General Purpose Compute DC-Series vCore
This 3-year subscription for Microsoft SQL DB General Purpose DC-Series vCore compute provides essential database capabilities for your business applications.
- License Term: Subscription for 3 years, ensuring continuous access and predictable costs.
- Compute Capacity: Grants access to General Purpose DC-Series vCore compute resources for SQL Database.
- Platform Focus: Designed for Microsoft Azure SQL Database deployments in the US West region.
- Compliance & Features: Unlocks advanced database features and supports regulatory requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Microsoft SQL Database General Purpose compute, specifically utilizing the DC-Series vCore model in the US West region. It provides the necessary licensing to deploy and operate SQL databases with enhanced security features and scalable compute power.
This license is ideal for SMB and mid-market companies that rely on Microsoft SQL Server for their core business applications, such as customer relationship management, inventory tracking, or financial processing. It ensures compliance and access to the latest database functionalities without the overhead of managing complex licensing agreements.
- Secure Compute: Utilizes DC-Series vCores for enhanced security features like confidential computing.
- Scalable Performance: General Purpose tier offers a balance of compute and storage for diverse workloads.
- Subscription Term: A 3-year commitment provides cost predictability and uninterrupted service.
- Regional Deployment: Licensed for use within the US West Azure region.
- Feature Access: Enables full utilization of Microsoft SQL Database features and capabilities.
Secure your database infrastructure with this 3-year Microsoft SQL DB license, offering enterprise-grade features for SMB and mid-market budgets.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Database Operations
Enable teams to deploy and manage SQL databases with enhanced security features, including confidential computing capabilities. Streamline the provisioning of compliant database environments for sensitive data.
cloud-native applications, data-intensive workloads, regulatory compliance environments, business continuity planning
Support Business Critical Applications
Streamline the deployment of databases that power core business applications, ensuring high availability and performance. Automate the licensing process for essential data services, reducing manual overhead.
customer relationship management systems, financial processing, inventory management, operational dashboards
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Automate the management of software licenses for your Azure SQL Database, preventing costly compliance issues. Provide teams with the necessary entitlements to operate within Microsoft's licensing framework.
audited environments, multi-departmental IT, standardized technology stacks, risk-averse organizations
Key Features
DC-Series vCore Compute
Provides enhanced security for sensitive data with confidential computing capabilities, protecting data even when in use.
General Purpose Tier
Offers a balanced and scalable compute and storage performance suitable for a wide range of common database workloads.
3-Year Subscription Term
Ensures predictable costs and uninterrupted access to database compute resources over an extended period.
US West Azure Region
Optimizes performance and latency for applications deployed within the specified Azure geographic region.
Microsoft SQL Database Platform
Leverages a fully managed database service, reducing operational overhead and simplifying management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance for sensitive transaction data, making DC-Series vCore's confidential computing capabilities highly relevant for protecting customer information and meeting regulatory demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle Protected Health Information (PHI) and must adhere to strict regulations like HIPAA. DC-Series vCore provides enhanced security to protect patient data during processing, aiding in compliance efforts.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage confidential client data and intellectual property. The enhanced security of DC-Series vCore is crucial for maintaining client trust and protecting sensitive case or project information.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often deal with proprietary designs, supply chain data, and operational analytics that require secure processing. DC-Series vCore can protect this sensitive operational data, ensuring competitive advantage and operational integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DC-Series vCore compute?
The DC-Series vCore compute in Azure SQL Database utilizes hardware-based Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) to provide confidential computing capabilities. This protects data while it is being processed, offering an additional layer of security for sensitive workloads.
What is an Elastic Pool?
An Elastic Pool is a feature of Azure SQL Database that allows you to manage and provision storage and compute resources for a group of databases. This is cost-effective for databases with varying usage patterns, as resources can be shared.
What does 'General Purpose' refer to?
The General Purpose service tier in Azure SQL Database provides a baseline level of compute and storage performance suitable for most common database workloads. It offers a balance of cost and performance for typical business applications.
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.