Microsoft Azure D16ds v4 Virtual Machine Subscription
This Microsoft Azure D16ds v4 Virtual Machine subscription provides access to powerful computing resources for your business applications, ensuring operational continuity and compliance for one year.
- License Term: Annual subscription providing continuous access to Azure VM resources.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based billing for predictable IT expenditure.
- Platform Applicability: Designed for deployment on Microsoft Azure Government cloud infrastructure.
- Key Value: Ensures licensing compliance and unlocks advanced VM capabilities for critical workloads.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a one-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure D16ds v4 Virtual Machine, specifically tailored for US Government environments. It grants access to a powerful compute instance with 16 vCPUs and 64 GiB of memory, optimized for demanding workloads.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations that require secure, compliant, and high-performance virtual machines for their own business operations, such as hosting critical applications or managing sensitive data within a government-approved cloud.
- Azure Government Access: Specifically licensed for deployment within the secure Microsoft Azure Government cloud.
- Optimized Performance: D16ds v4 series offers a balance of compute and memory for general-purpose workloads.
- Annual Subscription: Provides a full year of access to the specified virtual machine resources.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements for government entities and contractors.
- Scalable Infrastructure: Enables businesses to scale their IT infrastructure without significant upfront hardware investment.
This Azure VM subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing compliant, high-performance cloud compute without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Government Workloads
Enable teams to deploy and run critical applications and services within the secure Azure Government cloud environment. Ensure adherence to strict data residency and security mandates required for government contracts.
government contracting, secure data hosting, compliance-driven IT, cloud-based operations
Streamline Application Hosting
Streamline the hosting of business-critical applications that require dedicated compute resources and specific memory configurations. Provide a stable and performant platform for internal or client-facing software.
application hosting, dedicated compute needs, stable environments, business continuity
Automate Infrastructure Compliance
Automate the process of maintaining compliance for IT infrastructure used by government entities. This subscription ensures the VM instance meets the necessary standards for the Azure Government cloud.
regulatory adherence, IT infrastructure management, cloud compliance, government sector IT
Key Features
Microsoft Azure Government Cloud
Ensures compliance with US government data and security requirements for sensitive workloads.
D16ds v4 Series VM
Provides a balanced and powerful compute instance suitable for a wide range of demanding business applications.
16 vCPUs and 64 GiB RAM
Offers significant processing power and memory capacity to handle complex tasks and large datasets.
Annual Subscription Term
Guarantees access to the VM resources for a full year, simplifying budgeting and ensuring continuity.
Subscription Billing
Allows for predictable operational expenses, avoiding large upfront capital investments in hardware.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is specifically designed for the Azure Government cloud, directly addressing the compliance and security needs of government entities and their contractors.
Defense & National Security
Organizations in this sector require highly secure and compliant cloud environments, which the Azure Government cloud and this VM subscription provide.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handling sensitive patient data (PHI) can benefit from the enhanced security and compliance certifications offered by Azure Government.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Azure Government cloud?
The Azure Government cloud is a physically isolated instance of Microsoft Azure for U.S. federal, state, local, and tribal governments and their partners. It is designed to meet stringent security and compliance requirements.
What kind of workloads is the D16ds v4 series suitable for?
The D16ds v4 series is a general-purpose VM size that offers a balance of compute and memory. It is suitable for many enterprise-grade applications, web servers, small to medium databases, and development/test environments.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a one-year subscription license. It provides access to the virtual machine resources for the duration of the subscription term.
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.