Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B2MS US DOD CENTRAL 1 Year Subscription
This Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B2MS subscription provides essential virtual machine capabilities for your US DOD CENTRAL environment for one year.
- License Term: Annual subscription ensuring continuous access and compliance.
- Platform: Enables operation of Microsoft Windows Server virtual machines.
- Capacity: Supports the B2MS virtual machine size, suitable for various workloads.
- Environment: Specifically licensed for use within the US DOD CENTRAL Azure region.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license subscription for Microsoft's Azure Virtual Machines, specifically the STANDARD_B2MS size, for the US DOD CENTRAL region, valid for one year. It grants the necessary entitlements to deploy and operate virtual machines meeting specific performance and configuration requirements.
Businesses utilizing Azure for their IT infrastructure, particularly those operating within or serving the US Department of Defense, will find this license crucial for compliance and operational continuity. It is designed for organizations that need dedicated virtual machine resources for their internal applications, data processing, or operational systems.
- Azure VM Licensing: Provides the right to use Microsoft Windows Server on Azure B2MS virtual machines.
- Annual Subscription: Ensures uninterrupted service and predictable budgeting for one year.
- US DOD CENTRAL Region: Tailored for deployments within this specific, often highly regulated, Azure environment.
- B2MS Instance Support: Covers the STANDARD_B2MS virtual machine size, offering a balance of compute and memory.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain licensing compliance for government or defense-related workloads.
This annual subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing compliant and specific Azure VM resources for their critical business operations.
What This Enables
Enable secure government application hosting
Enable teams to deploy and manage internal business applications requiring specific compliance and security standards within the US DOD CENTRAL Azure environment. This ensures that sensitive data and critical workloads are hosted on appropriately licensed and configured virtual machines.
cloud-native deployments, regulated workloads, internal application hosting, secure data processing
Streamline compliance for defense contractors
Streamline compliance efforts for organizations working with the US Department of Defense by ensuring proper licensing for Azure virtual machines. This subscription helps meet regulatory requirements for operating within government-specific cloud environments.
government contracting, compliance-driven IT, secure infrastructure management, cloud operations
Automate virtual machine provisioning
Automate the provisioning of standardized virtual machines for various internal business functions, such as development, testing, or operational support. This license provides the foundation for consistent and compliant VM deployments.
IT operations management, development environments, testing infrastructure, business process support
Key Features
Annual Subscription Term
Provides predictable budgeting and continuous access to licensed virtual machine resources for a full year, avoiding service interruptions.
Microsoft Azure US DOD CENTRAL Region
Ensures compliance and optimal performance for workloads operating within this specialized and often highly regulated government cloud environment.
STANDARD_B2MS VM Size
Offers a balanced configuration of CPU and memory, suitable for a wide range of business applications and operational tasks.
Platform Software License
Grants the legal right to use the specified Microsoft software on Azure infrastructure, ensuring licensing compliance.
Microsoft Licensing
Simplifies the procurement and management of Azure VM licensing for businesses, reducing administrative burden.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is specifically designed for the US DOD CENTRAL Azure region, making it essential for government agencies and contractors requiring compliant cloud infrastructure.
Defense & National Security
Organizations within the defense sector often have stringent requirements for data residency and operational environments, which this license directly addresses by targeting the US DOD CENTRAL region.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions may require specific regional deployments and robust virtual machine capabilities for sensitive data processing and compliance, aligning with the specialized nature of this offering.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handling sensitive patient data may benefit from the secure and compliant environment offered by Azure's specialized regions, supported by appropriate licensing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B2MS US DOD CENTRAL subscription?
This is a one-year subscription license from Microsoft that allows you to use a STANDARD_B2MS size virtual machine on Azure within the US DOD CENTRAL region. It ensures you have the proper licensing for your Azure infrastructure.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is for businesses, particularly those in the SMB and mid-market sectors, that operate their own IT infrastructure on Microsoft Azure and require specific licensing for virtual machines in the US DOD CENTRAL region.
What does the 'STANDARD_B2MS' designation mean?
STANDARD_B2MS refers to a specific size and configuration of Azure virtual machine. The 'B' series is generally optimized for burstable workloads, and 'MS' indicates the memory size, offering a balance of compute and memory resources.
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.