Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B20MS US GOV VA-1Y/MO
This Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B20MS license provides annual access to a virtual machine instance specifically for US government agencies, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
- Compliance Focused: Tailored licensing for US government virtual machine environments, meeting specific regulatory and security requirements.
- Annual Subscription: Secure a 1-year term for predictable budgeting and uninterrupted access to critical virtual machine resources.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the capabilities of the Microsoft Azure platform for government workloads, enabling secure data processing and application hosting.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your government agency has the necessary licensing to maintain essential IT operations and services without interruption.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is an annual subscription license for a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine (VM) instance, specifically designated for US government agency usage. It provides the necessary entitlement to deploy and operate a Standard B20MS VM within a government-approved Azure region, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
IT Managers and IT Professionals within US government entities utilize this licensing to power critical applications, host sensitive data, and maintain essential IT services. It fits into their existing Azure cloud infrastructure, providing a compliant and cost-effective way to manage virtualized resources for their specific operational needs.
- Government-Specific Licensing: Meets the unique compliance and security demands of US federal, state, and local government organizations.
- Annual Commitment: Provides a 12-month license term for predictable costs and sustained access to virtual machine resources.
- Azure VM Instance: Grants rights to deploy and run a Standard B20MS virtual machine on the Microsoft Azure platform.
- Secure Cloud Environment: Facilitates the deployment of workloads within Azure's secure and compliant government cloud regions.
- Operational Enablement: Supports the continuous operation of essential government applications and services.
This annual Microsoft VM license is the ideal solution for US government organizations seeking compliant and reliable cloud infrastructure without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Compliant Government Workloads
Enable government IT teams to deploy and operate virtual machines that meet stringent US federal and state compliance standards. Streamline the procurement and management of cloud resources for sensitive government data and applications.
government agencies, cloud deployments, virtual machine hosting, compliance-driven IT
Support Critical Application Hosting
Support the continuous operation of essential government applications by providing a licensed and compliant virtual machine instance. Ensure application availability and performance within a secure Azure government environment.
application hosting, IT infrastructure, cloud services, operational continuity
Manage Annual Cloud Budget Predictably
Streamline cloud budget management with a fixed 1-year subscription for virtual machine licensing. Avoid unexpected costs and ensure predictable expenditure for essential Azure government resources.
budget management, IT finance, cloud subscriptions, predictable costs
Key Features
US Government Specific Licensing
Ensures that your virtual machine deployment meets the unique security and compliance mandates required for government operations.
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and uninterrupted access to critical virtual machine resources for a full 12 months.
Standard B20MS VM Size
Offers a balanced configuration of compute and memory suitable for a wide range of government workloads and applications.
Azure Government Cloud Deployment
Allows deployment within Microsoft's secure and isolated Azure Government cloud, designed for sensitive government data.
Microsoft Platform Access
Grants the necessary rights to utilize Microsoft's robust Azure platform for hosting and managing virtualized IT infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This licensing is specifically designed for US government agencies, meeting stringent compliance requirements like FedRAMP and supporting secure data handling for public sector operations.
Defense & National Security
The Azure Government cloud environment, where this license is intended for use, is built to handle highly sensitive data and meet the rigorous security demands of defense and national security organizations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Government healthcare providers and research institutions often handle sensitive patient data (PHI) and require compliant cloud environments that meet HIPAA and other regulatory standards.
Education & Research
Public educational institutions and government-funded research bodies may utilize Azure Government for secure data storage and processing, requiring specific licensing for their cloud infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the billing cycle for this license?
This license is sold on an annual subscription basis, meaning you are billed for the full 12-month term at the time of purchase.
Is this license transferable?
Microsoft licensing terms typically govern transferability. Please refer to the specific Microsoft Volume Licensing agreement for details on transfer rights.
What specific government compliance standards does this license help meet?
This licensing is designed for the Azure Government cloud, which adheres to stringent standards like FedRAMP High, DoD SRG, and ITAR, among others, depending on the specific service and region.
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.