Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B1MS US GOV VA-3Y/MO
This 3-year Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B1MS US GOV VA subscription provides essential virtual machine capabilities for government entities, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
- License Term: 3-year subscription commitment for predictable budgeting and uninterrupted service.
- Platform Access: Enables the use of a specific Microsoft virtual machine instance within the Azure Government cloud.
- Compliance Focus: Tailored for US Government environments, meeting specific regulatory and security requirements.
- Cost Efficiency: Bundled 3-year term offers potential cost savings compared to monthly billing.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a 3-year subscription license for a Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B1MS instance specifically designed for US Government environments. It unlocks the necessary entitlements to operate a virtual machine within the Azure Government cloud, ensuring access to core compute resources and features required for business applications and services.
This license is ideal for US Government organizations, including federal, state, and local agencies, that require secure and compliant cloud infrastructure. It fits into environments needing dedicated virtual machine capacity for workloads that must adhere to specific government regulations and data residency requirements.
- Azure Government Access: Provides entitlement to use virtual machines within Microsoft's Azure Government cloud.
- Specific VM Size: Licenses the STANDARD_B1MS virtual machine size, offering a defined level of compute and memory resources.
- 3-Year Commitment: Secures the license for a 36-month period, facilitating long-term planning and potential cost benefits.
- US Government Compliance: Designed to meet the stringent security and compliance standards of US Government entities.
- Subscription Billing: Operates on a subscription model, providing predictable operational expenses.
This Microsoft license is the right choice for US Government organizations needing a compliant and cost-effective way to secure virtual machine capacity for their essential operations.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Government Cloud Workloads
Enable teams to deploy and operate virtual machines within the Azure Government cloud, meeting strict compliance and security requirements. Ensure continuous access to critical applications and data for government operations.
government agencies, defense contractors, regulated industries, secure data hosting, cloud infrastructure
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Streamline the process of adhering to US Government data handling and security regulations by utilizing a platform specifically designed for these mandates. Automate compliance checks and reporting through Azure Government's built-in capabilities.
federal agencies, state and local governments, compliance-driven IT, secure data environments, cloud governance
Optimize Cloud Infrastructure Costs
Automate the procurement and management of virtual machine licenses with a predictable 3-year subscription. Lock in pricing and avoid unexpected costs associated with monthly or on-demand licensing for government IT.
budget-conscious IT departments, long-term IT planning, predictable operational expenses, cloud resource management, government procurement
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable budgeting and cost management for essential virtual machine resources over an extended period.
Azure Government Cloud Access
Enables deployment within a secure, compliant cloud environment tailored for US Government entities.
STANDARD_B1MS VM Size
Offers a specific configuration of compute and memory resources suitable for a range of government workloads.
US Government Compliance
Meets stringent security and regulatory requirements mandated for government data and operations.
Subscription Billing Model
Facilitates easier financial planning and operational expense tracking for cloud services.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is specifically designed for US Government entities, meeting their unique compliance, security, and data residency requirements within the Azure Government cloud.
Defense & National Security
Organizations in this sector require highly secure and compliant cloud environments, making Azure Government and its specific licensing crucial for sensitive operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While not exclusively for healthcare, government-regulated healthcare providers or agencies may utilize Azure Government to meet HIPAA and other stringent data protection mandates.
Finance & Insurance
Government-regulated financial institutions or insurance providers operating under specific government oversight may require the enhanced security and compliance of Azure Government for their operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Azure Government cloud?
Azure Government is a separate instance of Microsoft Azure services designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of US federal, state, local, and tribal governments. It ensures data residency within the US and adheres to specific government regulations.
What does STANDARD_B1MS refer to?
STANDARD_B1MS is a specific size of virtual machine offered by Microsoft Azure. It denotes a particular configuration of CPU cores, RAM, and other resources allocated to the virtual machine, suitable for certain types of workloads.
Why is a 3-year commitment beneficial?
A 3-year commitment typically offers cost savings compared to shorter-term agreements and provides budget predictability. It ensures uninterrupted access to the licensed resources for the duration of the term.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.