Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B16MS US GOV IA License
This Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B16MS US GOV IA license provides essential platform capabilities for government-compliant virtual machine operations for one year.
- License Activation: Enables access to specific Microsoft Azure Government virtual machine features and capacity.
- Compliance Focus: Tailored for US Government IA (Information Assurance) requirements, ensuring data residency and security standards.
- Subscription Term: A 1-year subscription provides continuous access and predictable operational costs.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your virtualized workloads meet stringent government security and performance benchmarks.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license for Microsoft Azure Government, specifically the STANDARD_B16MS virtual machine instance. It grants access to the capabilities and capacity of this VM type within the Azure Government cloud environment for a one-year subscription period.
This license is designed for US Government agencies and entities requiring adherence to specific information assurance standards. It enables IT professionals and business owners to deploy and manage virtual machines that meet regulatory compliance and operational needs within a secure government cloud.
- Azure Government Access: Unlocks specific virtual machine instance types within Microsoft's secure Azure Government cloud.
- Compliance Ready: Meets US Government Information Assurance (IA) requirements for sensitive data workloads.
- Subscription Model: Provides a 1-year term for predictable budgeting and continuous service access.
- Performance Tier: The STANDARD_B16MS instance offers a balance of compute and memory for general-purpose workloads.
- Scalability Foundation: Forms the basis for deploying scalable applications and services within a compliant environment.
This Microsoft license is ideal for US Government-focused organizations needing compliant virtual machine resources without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
What This Enables
Deploy Compliant Virtual Machines
Enable teams to deploy virtual machines that meet strict US Government Information Assurance standards. Streamline the provisioning process for secure, government-approved cloud infrastructure.
government agencies, defense contractors, regulated workloads, cloud-native deployments, secure data processing
Maintain Regulatory Adherence
Automate adherence to government data residency and security mandates by utilizing Azure Government's specialized environment. Ensure continuous compliance for critical applications and sensitive data.
compliance-focused operations, sensitive data handling, audit-ready environments, mission-critical applications
Optimize Government Cloud Spend
Streamline budgeting with a predictable 1-year subscription for essential VM capacity. Access the STANDARD_B16MS instance for general-purpose workloads without overprovisioning.
budget-conscious IT departments, predictable operational expenses, resource optimization, cloud cost management
Key Features
Microsoft Azure Government Cloud
Operate within a secure, isolated cloud environment designed to meet US government security and compliance requirements.
STANDARD_B16MS Instance Type
Access a virtual machine configuration suitable for a range of general-purpose workloads, balancing compute and memory resources.
1-Year Subscription Term
Ensure continuous service availability and predictable operational costs with a fixed-term commitment.
Information Assurance (IA) Compliance
Meet stringent government security standards, reducing risk and facilitating regulatory audits for your IT infrastructure.
Microsoft Licensing
Gain legitimate access to Microsoft software and cloud services, ensuring compliance and avoiding potential penalties.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is specifically designed for the Azure Government cloud, catering to the unique security, compliance, and data residency needs of U.S. public sector entities.
Defense & Aerospace
Organizations in this sector often handle sensitive data and require highly secure, compliant cloud environments like Azure Government to meet strict regulatory and security protocols.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While not exclusively for healthcare, entities within this sector that handle protected health information (PHI) and operate under U.S. government contracts may require the enhanced security and compliance of Azure Government.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions working with government contracts or handling sensitive financial data may opt for Azure Government to ensure compliance with specific regulatory frameworks and data protection mandates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Azure Government cloud?
Azure Government is a separate instance of Microsoft Azure cloud services dedicated to U.S. federal, state, local, and tribal governments, and their partners. It is designed to meet stringent security and compliance requirements.
What does STANDARD_B16MS refer to?
STANDARD_B16MS is a specific type of virtual machine instance available in Azure Government. The 'B' series typically indicates burstable performance, and '16MS' denotes the number of vCPUs and memory size, suitable for general-purpose workloads.
Is this license transferable?
Software licenses, especially cloud subscriptions, are typically tied to the specific tenant or subscription agreement and are not generally transferable to another entity without specific Microsoft licensing terms and conditions being met.
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.