Microsoft SQL DB Single/Elastic Pool General Purpose Compute DC-Series vCore
Acquire Microsoft SQL DB General Purpose Compute DC-Series vCore licenses to unlock advanced database capabilities for your business applications, ensuring optimal performance and compliance.
- License Grant: Access to Microsoft SQL Database General Purpose compute resources, including DC-series vCores for enhanced security.
- Term: One-year subscription providing continuous access to licensed features and updates.
- Billing: Annual subscription model for predictable IT budgeting and expense management.
- Platform: Applicable to Microsoft Azure SQL Database deployments, specifically for single or elastic pool configurations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a one-year subscription license for Microsoft SQL Database General Purpose compute resources, specifically the DC-series vCore offering in the US West region. It enables businesses to deploy and operate SQL databases with enhanced security features inherent to the DC-series hardware, suitable for single database instances or elastic pools that scale resources across multiple databases.
Organizations utilizing Microsoft Azure for their database infrastructure will find this license essential for ensuring compliance and accessing the latest features for their critical business applications. It is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who need reliable, secure, and performant database solutions without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
- Enhanced Security: Utilizes DC-series vCores, offering hardware-based Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) capabilities for sensitive data.
- Scalable Performance: Supports both single databases and elastic pools, allowing for flexible resource allocation based on demand.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with the Microsoft Azure cloud platform for deployment and management.
- Compliance Ready: Helps meet regulatory requirements for data protection and privacy through advanced security features.
- Predictable Costs: One-year subscription model provides clear budgeting for essential database compute resources.
This Microsoft SQL DB license is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking secure, scalable, and compliant database compute power within the Azure environment.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Database Operations
Enable teams to deploy and manage sensitive data within a secure computing environment. Streamline compliance efforts by utilizing hardware-based security features for data protection.
Cloud database deployments, sensitive data handling, regulatory compliance, Azure SQL Database environments
Optimize Database Performance and Scalability
Streamline resource allocation for fluctuating workloads with elastic pools or dedicated capacity for single databases. Automate performance tuning by leveraging Azure's managed services.
Variable workloads, multi-database environments, performance-sensitive applications, Azure cloud infrastructure
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Automate the process of maintaining up-to-date and compliant software licenses for critical database infrastructure. Protect against potential audits and associated penalties by securing proper entitlements.
IT asset management, software license tracking, cloud resource governance, Azure subscription management
Key Features
DC-Series vCores
Provides hardware-based Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) capabilities for enhanced data security and privacy.
General Purpose Tier
Offers a balanced combination of compute, memory, and I/O for a wide range of common database workloads.
Single Database or Elastic Pool
Allows flexible deployment options to match resource needs, from individual databases to shared resource pools.
One-Year Subscription
Ensures predictable costs and continuous access to licensed features for a defined period.
Azure Cloud Deployment
Integrates seamlessly with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem for simplified management and scalability.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance features like those offered by DC-series vCores to protect sensitive customer data and meet stringent regulatory requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, making the enhanced security of DC-series vCores essential for protecting patient health information.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, necessitating secure database solutions that can ensure data integrity and confidentiality, aligning with the capabilities of DC-series compute.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses manage significant amounts of customer data, including payment information, requiring secure and scalable database solutions to maintain trust and comply with data protection standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between General Purpose and Business Critical tiers for Azure SQL Database?
The General Purpose tier offers a balanced compute and storage performance suitable for most common workloads. The Business Critical tier provides higher performance, faster I/O, and built-in high availability with multiple replicas, ideal for mission-critical applications.
What does 'DC-Series' refer to in this license?
DC-Series refers to compute instances that leverage Intel SGX (Software Guard Extensions) technology, providing a hardware-based Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) for enhanced data security and privacy during processing.
Can this license be used for on-premises SQL Server deployments?
No, this license is specifically for Azure SQL Database General Purpose compute resources and is not applicable to on-premises SQL Server installations.
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.