Microsoft Azure Government VM Instance Standard L16S V2 - 3 Year Subscription
This Microsoft Azure Government subscription provides a Standard L16S V2 virtual machine instance for a 3-year term, enabling secure and compliant cloud deployments for US government entities.
- Secure Cloud Environment: Access to Azure Government's isolated infrastructure, meeting stringent US federal, state, and local compliance requirements.
- Scalable Compute Power: Entitlement to a Standard L16S V2 instance, offering a balance of CPU, memory, and network resources for demanding workloads.
- Predictable Costs: Coverage for a 3-year subscription term, providing budget certainty and avoiding unexpected operational expenses.
- Compliance Assurance: Protection against non-compliance by utilizing a platform specifically designed for government data and regulatory mandates.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure Government Standard L16S V2 virtual machine instance. It grants access to a specific configuration of compute and memory resources within Azure's secure government cloud environment, designed to meet the rigorous compliance and security needs of US federal, state, and local government agencies.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in government organizations utilize this subscription to deploy and manage mission-critical applications, sensitive data processing, and secure development environments. It fits within their existing cloud strategy, providing a dedicated and compliant platform without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
- Dedicated Government Cloud: Access to Azure Government's isolated infrastructure, ensuring data residency and compliance with US regulations.
- Optimized VM Instance: Entitlement to the L16S V2 instance type, offering a specific ratio of vCPUs and RAM suitable for various workloads.
- 3-Year Subscription Term: Locked-in pricing and resource availability for three years, simplifying financial planning.
- Enhanced Security Features: Built-in security controls and compliance certifications tailored for government use cases.
- Pay-as-you-go Flexibility (within term): While a term subscription, it allows for predictable resource allocation and management within the Azure ecosystem.
This Azure Government VM instance subscription is the ideal choice for government entities seeking a secure, compliant, and cost-effective cloud platform for their essential IT operations.
What This Enables
Deploying Compliant Government Applications
Enable teams to deploy mission-critical applications within a FedRAMP High authorized environment. Streamline the process of meeting specific government data handling and security mandates for sensitive workloads.
government agencies, defense contractors, public sector IT, cloud deployments, secure environments
Hosting Sensitive Government Data
Automate the secure storage and processing of sensitive government data, ensuring it remains within US borders and protected by Azure Government's advanced security controls. Protect against data breaches and unauthorized access with a purpose-built government cloud platform.
data management, regulatory compliance, secure infrastructure, cloud hosting, government operations
Developing and Testing Government Solutions
Provide development teams with a compliant environment for building and testing new government solutions and applications. Accelerate innovation by offering access to the necessary compute and memory resources without compromising security or compliance.
software development, IT testing, cloud environments, government projects, secure development lifecycle
Key Features
Azure Government Environment
Ensures data residency within the US and adherence to stringent federal, state, and local government compliance requirements like FedRAMP.
Standard L16S V2 Instance Type
Provides a balanced configuration of CPU and memory, suitable for a wide range of general-purpose government workloads and applications.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and resource availability over an extended period, simplifying budgeting and long-term IT planning.
Microsoft Security & Compliance
Leverages Microsoft's robust security infrastructure and compliance certifications to protect sensitive government data and operations.
Scalability within Azure
Allows for scaling resources as needed within the Azure Government ecosystem, providing flexibility for evolving government IT needs.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service is specifically designed for US government entities, offering the necessary compliance certifications (e.g., FedRAMP) and data residency required for public sector IT operations.
Defense & National Security
Provides a secure, isolated cloud environment that meets the rigorous security standards and data handling protocols essential for defense and national security applications.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Enables healthcare organizations, particularly those handling government-funded programs or sensitive patient data, to meet HIPAA and other regulatory requirements within a compliant cloud.
Finance & Insurance
Supports financial institutions and insurance providers that handle government contracts or operate under strict regulatory frameworks requiring secure, compliant data processing and storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Government?
Azure Government is a dedicated cloud environment for US federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies and their partners. It meets stringent security and compliance requirements specific to government operations.
What does the L16S V2 instance type offer?
The L16S V2 instance type provides a specific balance of compute (CPU) and memory resources, optimized for general-purpose workloads within the Azure Government cloud. It is designed to offer good performance for a variety of applications.
Why choose a 3-year subscription?
A 3-year subscription provides cost predictability and locks in resource availability for an extended period. This helps government organizations with long-term IT planning and budget management, often at a more favorable rate than month-to-month commitments.
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.