Microsoft Azure Government Virtual Machine Standard DS13-4 V2
Access Microsoft Azure Government virtual machines with the Standard DS13-4 V2 configuration, ensuring secure and compliant cloud infrastructure for government operations on a 1-year subscription.
- Compliance Assurance: Meets stringent US government security and compliance requirements for sensitive data.
- Scalable Performance: Provides robust compute and memory resources suitable for demanding government workloads.
- Predictable Costs: Annual subscription model offers budget certainty for essential cloud services.
- Dedicated Environment: Ensures isolation and enhanced security within the Azure Government cloud.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This subscription provides access to a Microsoft Azure Government virtual machine instance, specifically the Standard DS13-4 V2 size. This offering is tailored for US government entities requiring a secure and compliant cloud environment, enabling the deployment of critical applications and workloads.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within government agencies or organizations handling government data, this virtual machine instance fits into existing Azure Government deployments. It supports a wide range of operational needs, from hosting internal applications to managing sensitive data repositories, all within a government-approved cloud platform.
- Azure Government Access: Securely deploy virtual machines within Microsoft's dedicated cloud environment for US government agencies.
- Standard DS13-4 V2 Instance: Utilizes a specific VM size offering a balance of vCPUs, memory, and temporary storage for general-purpose workloads.
- Annual Subscription: Provides a 1-year commitment for predictable budgeting and continuous service availability.
- Compliance Ready: Designed to meet the compliance needs of US federal, state, and local governments.
- Managed Infrastructure: Benefits from Azure's underlying infrastructure management, reducing operational overhead.
Empower your government agency with a secure, compliant, and performant cloud infrastructure solution tailored for your critical operations.
What This Enables
Deploying Compliant Government Applications
Enable teams to deploy and run critical government applications within a secure and compliant Azure Government environment. This ensures adherence to strict data handling and security mandates required for public sector operations.
cloud-native deployments, legacy application modernization, secure data hosting, government IT infrastructure
Hosting Sensitive Government Data
Streamline the hosting of sensitive government data and citizen information on a platform designed for maximum security and regulatory adherence. This provides peace of mind regarding data protection and privacy requirements.
data warehousing, secure file storage, citizen service portals, regulatory compliance
Supporting Government IT Modernization
Automate the migration and operation of government IT systems to a modern cloud infrastructure. This accelerates digital transformation initiatives while maintaining the highest levels of security and availability.
cloud migration projects, hybrid cloud strategies, disaster recovery planning, application development
Key Features
Azure Government Environment
Operate within a dedicated cloud infrastructure designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of US government agencies.
Standard DS13-4 V2 VM Size
Access a balanced configuration of compute, memory, and storage optimized for a wide range of general-purpose government workloads.
Annual Subscription Billing
Benefit from predictable annual costs, simplifying budgeting and financial planning for essential cloud resources.
Microsoft Compliance Certifications
Leverage a platform that adheres to key government regulations and certifications, reducing your compliance burden.
Scalable Cloud Resources
Easily scale resources up or down as needed to adapt to changing mission requirements without significant hardware investment.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
Azure Government is specifically designed to meet the unique and evolving needs of U.S. public sector organizations, including strict compliance mandates like FedRAMP and ITAR.
Defense & National Security
This environment supports the highly sensitive data and mission-critical applications required by defense and national security agencies, adhering to specific security protocols and data residency requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Organizations in this sector can leverage Azure Government to securely host patient data and applications, meeting HIPAA and other health-related compliance standards within a controlled environment.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions handling government contracts or sensitive financial data can utilize Azure Government to ensure regulatory compliance and data security for their operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Government?
Azure Government is a dedicated cloud environment for U.S. federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as their partners. It provides the same cloud services as Azure, but with the added assurance of operating within U.S. borders and meeting stringent compliance requirements.
What does the Standard DS13-4 V2 VM size offer?
The Standard DS13-4 V2 is a general-purpose virtual machine size in Azure that offers a specific balance of vCPUs, memory, and temporary storage. It is suitable for a variety of workloads including web servers, small to medium databases, and development/test environments.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is an annual subscription, meaning you pay for the use of the virtual machine resources for a one-year term. This model provides flexibility and predictable operational expenses.
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.