Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B2S US DOD CENTRAL-1Y/MO
This Microsoft license provides 1-year access to a STANDARD_B2S virtual machine in the US DOD CENTRAL region, enabling essential cloud infrastructure for your business.
- License Term: Annual subscription for continuous access to Microsoft Azure services.
- Platform Access: Enables deployment and operation of a STANDARD_B2S virtual machine.
- Geographic Focus: Specifically for the US DOD CENTRAL Azure region, meeting specific compliance needs.
- Value: Ensures compliant access to cloud resources, supporting critical business applications and data.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a 1-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure STANDARD_B2S virtual machine, specifically provisioned within the US DOD CENTRAL region. It grants your organization the rights to utilize this specific virtual machine instance for the duration of the subscription, ensuring access to Microsoft's cloud infrastructure.
This license is designed for businesses that require a compliant and dedicated virtual machine environment within the US Department of Defense Central cloud. It is suitable for IT Managers or IT Professionals managing business-critical applications, data processing, or development environments that must adhere to specific governmental or regulatory standards.
- Annual Subscription: Provides a fixed 1-year term for predictable budgeting and continuous service.
- STANDARD_B2S VM: Access to a virtual machine size optimized for general-purpose workloads.
- US DOD CENTRAL Region: Deployed in a Microsoft Azure region designed to meet specific U.S. Department of Defense compliance and security requirements.
- Platform Licensing: Entitles the user to operate the specified virtual machine instance.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory and governmental requirements for data residency and security.
This annual license is an ideal choice for SMB and mid-market organizations needing a compliant Azure VM in the US DOD CENTRAL region.
What This Enables
Enable Compliant Cloud Deployments
Enable teams to deploy and manage business-critical applications within a U.S. Department of Defense compliant Azure environment. Streamline operations by ensuring your virtual machine instances meet stringent security and data residency requirements.
government contracting, defense industry support, regulated data processing, secure application hosting
Support Specialized Workloads
Support specialized workloads requiring specific Azure regions and VM sizes like STANDARD_B2S. Automate the provisioning and management of these instances, ensuring continuous operation and performance for your business needs.
data analytics, development testing, secure backend services, specialized business applications
Ensure Annual Licensing Compliance
Streamline annual licensing for essential cloud infrastructure, preventing compliance gaps and unexpected costs. Maintain uninterrupted access to Microsoft Azure services for your core business functions.
annual IT budgeting, predictable cloud spend, ongoing application support, business continuity planning
Key Features
Annual Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to cloud resources for a full year, simplifying IT budgeting and planning.
STANDARD_B2S VM Instance
Offers a general-purpose virtual machine size suitable for a wide range of business applications and workloads.
US DOD CENTRAL Azure Region
Ensures data residency and compliance with specific U.S. Department of Defense security and regulatory requirements.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Grants access to a reliable and scalable cloud infrastructure managed by Microsoft, reducing your operational burden.
Platform Licensing
Provides the necessary entitlement to operate the specified virtual machine, ensuring legal compliance for your cloud usage.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is specifically for the US DOD CENTRAL Azure region, directly addressing the compliance and security needs of government agencies and contractors operating within U.S. federal mandates.
Defense & Aerospace
Companies in this sector often require specialized cloud environments that meet strict security protocols and data handling requirements, which the US DOD CENTRAL region provides.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While not exclusively for healthcare, organizations in this sector with strict data privacy and compliance needs (like HIPAA, though DOD compliance is more specific) may leverage specialized government cloud regions for sensitive data processing.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions often operate under strict regulatory oversight and may require secure, compliant cloud environments for processing sensitive financial data, potentially benefiting from government-certified regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a STANDARD_B2S virtual machine?
A STANDARD_B2S virtual machine on Microsoft Azure is a general-purpose compute instance. It is designed for workloads that require a balance of compute, memory, and I/O, making it suitable for many common business applications and development environments.
Why is the US DOD CENTRAL region important?
The US DOD CENTRAL region is a Microsoft Azure environment specifically designed to meet the stringent security, compliance, and data residency requirements of the U.S. Department of Defense and other government entities. Using this region ensures your data and applications adhere to specific governmental standards.
What does a 1-year subscription mean for my business?
A 1-year subscription means you have guaranteed access to this specific virtual machine instance for 12 months. This provides cost predictability and ensures continuity for your business operations without the need for immediate renewal concerns.
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.