Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B1S US GOV AZ-1Y/MO
This Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B1S US GOV license provides essential virtual machine capabilities for government entities on a 1-year subscription.
- License Coverage: Grants access to a standard virtual machine instance within Microsoft's Azure Government cloud.
- Subscription Term: Valid for a 1-year period, ensuring continuous access and predictable budgeting.
- Compliance Focus: Designed for US Government agencies, meeting specific regulatory and security requirements.
- Operational Enablement: Unlocks core virtual machine functionality for critical business applications and workloads.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license subscription for a Microsoft Azure Government virtual machine, specifically the STANDARD_B1S size, for a 1-year term. It enables government entities to deploy and operate virtualized computing resources within a compliant cloud environment.
Business owners and IT managers in government organizations utilize this license to provision virtual machines for hosting applications, managing data, and supporting internal operations. It integrates directly into their existing Azure Government infrastructure, ensuring seamless access to necessary computing power.
- Azure Government Access: Provides access to Microsoft's secure cloud environment tailored for US government agencies.
- Standard VM Instance: Enables the deployment of a STANDARD_B1S virtual machine, suitable for various workloads.
- 1-Year Subscription: Offers a fixed term for predictable costs and uninterrupted service.
- Compliance Ready: Meets the stringent compliance and security standards required by US government entities.
- Scalable Infrastructure: Supports the foundational computing needs for business applications and services.
This Microsoft license is the right choice for government organizations needing compliant and cost-effective virtual machine resources for their daily operations.
What This Enables
Enable Compliant Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run business-critical applications within a secure, government-compliant Azure Government environment. This ensures that sensitive data and operations adhere to strict regulatory standards.
government agencies, defense contractors, public sector IT, regulated workloads, secure cloud deployments
Streamline Virtual Machine Provisioning
Streamline the process of acquiring and deploying virtual machines for new projects or expanding existing infrastructure. This subscription model simplifies procurement and ensures immediate access to necessary computing resources.
IT departments, project management, cloud infrastructure, resource allocation, operational efficiency
Automate Infrastructure Management
Automate the underlying infrastructure management by utilizing Azure's virtual machine services. This allows IT staff to focus on application performance and user support rather than hardware maintenance.
managed services, IT operations, cloud administration, application support, infrastructure modernization
Key Features
Azure Government Cloud Access
Provides a secure and compliant environment specifically designed for US government data and workloads.
STANDARD_B1S VM Instance
Offers a cost-effective virtual machine size suitable for a range of general-purpose workloads and applications.
1-Year Subscription Term
Ensures predictable costs and continuous access to virtual machine resources for a full year.
Microsoft Licensing
Guarantees legitimate use of Microsoft software and services, ensuring compliance and avoiding potential penalties.
Scalable Compute Resources
Allows organizations to scale their computing power as needed without the overhead of managing physical servers.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is specifically designed for US Government entities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and security standards required for public sector operations.
Defense & National Security
The Azure Government cloud provides the necessary security controls and compliance certifications (e.g., FedRAMP High) critical for defense and national security applications and data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Government healthcare providers and agencies can leverage Azure Government to host sensitive patient data (PHI) while adhering to HIPAA and other relevant healthcare regulations.
Education & Research
Public educational institutions and government-funded research bodies can utilize this license for secure data processing and application hosting that meets government data handling requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the STANDARD_B1S VM size?
The STANDARD_B1S is a burstable general-purpose virtual machine size in Azure, offering a baseline level of CPU and memory with the ability to burst for short periods. It is suitable for workloads that do not require sustained high CPU performance.
What does 'US GOV' signify?
US GOV indicates that this license is for Microsoft Azure Government, a cloud environment specifically designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of US federal, state, local, and tribal governments.
Can this license be used for commercial businesses?
No, this license is specifically designated for US Government entities and is intended for use within the Azure Government cloud environment. Commercial businesses should use licenses for the public Azure cloud.
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.