Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B2S US GOV TX Subscription
This Microsoft Azure Government virtual machine subscription provides essential computing resources for US government organizations, ensuring compliance and operational continuity for one year.
- Compliance Assurance: Meets stringent US government security and data residency requirements for cloud services.
- Resource Entitlement: Grants access to a Standard B2s virtual machine instance within the Azure Government cloud.
- Annual Commitment: Provides a predictable 1-year license term with monthly billing for budget management.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures uninterrupted access to critical virtual machine services for your organization's operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a Microsoft Azure Government virtual machine subscription, specifically the STANDARD_B2S instance, licensed for US Government entities on a 1-year term with monthly billing. It unlocks access to Microsoft's secure cloud computing platform, enabling businesses to deploy and run virtualized workloads within a government-specific environment.
This subscription is designed for US government agencies and organizations that require access to Azure services compliant with federal regulations. It fits into an organization's IT infrastructure by providing the foundational virtual machine capacity needed for applications, development, testing, or data processing, ensuring both security and performance.
- Azure Government Access: Provides entry into Microsoft's dedicated cloud environment for US government entities.
- STANDARD_B2S Instance: Grants entitlement to a specific virtual machine size optimized for general-purpose workloads.
- 1-Year Subscription: Locks in service for 12 months, offering predictable costs and resource availability.
- Monthly Billing: Facilitates budget management with consistent, recurring monthly payments.
- Compliance Focused: Designed to meet the security and regulatory needs of US government operations.
This Microsoft Azure Government VM subscription is the ideal choice for US government organizations seeking compliant and cost-effective cloud computing resources.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Government Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run critical government applications within a secure, FedRAMP-authorized cloud environment. Streamline operations by leveraging Microsoft's infrastructure for reliable application availability and performance.
government agencies, defense contractors, regulated workloads, secure data processing, cloud-native applications
Support Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the creation of compliant development and testing environments for government projects. Automate the provisioning of standardized virtual machines to accelerate project timelines and ensure consistency.
software development lifecycle, IT modernization projects, agile development teams, secure coding practices
Ensure Data Residency and Compliance
Automate adherence to strict US government data residency and compliance mandates by utilizing the Azure Government cloud. Protect sensitive data by operating within a physically isolated and highly secured cloud infrastructure.
data sovereignty requirements, regulatory audits, sensitive data handling, compliance frameworks
Key Features
Azure Government Cloud Access
Provides access to a cloud environment specifically designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of US federal, state, local, and tribal governments.
STANDARD_B2S VM Instance
Grants entitlement to a general-purpose virtual machine size suitable for a variety of workloads, offering a balance of compute, memory, and storage.
1-Year Subscription Term
Secures resource availability and pricing for a full year, enabling predictable budgeting and long-term planning for IT operations.
Monthly Billing
Facilitates easier financial management and cash flow by spreading the annual subscription cost into manageable monthly payments.
Microsoft Compliance Standards
Ensures that the virtual machine operates within a framework that adheres to key government regulations and security protocols.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service is specifically designed for US government entities, offering a compliant and secure cloud environment that meets federal data residency and security mandates like FedRAMP.
Defense & Aerospace
Organizations within this sector often handle classified or sensitive information requiring the high security and isolation provided by the Azure Government cloud environment.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Entities in this vertical may handle protected health information (PHI) that requires compliance with regulations like HIPAA, which Azure Government is designed to support.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions, particularly those working with government contracts or sensitive financial data, benefit from the enhanced security and compliance features of Azure Government.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Azure Government cloud?
Azure Government is a separate instance of Microsoft Azure services designed for US government agencies and their partners. It meets stringent security and compliance requirements, including FedRAMP authorization at the highest levels.
What does STANDARD_B2S mean?
STANDARD_B2S refers to a specific size and type of virtual machine offered by Microsoft Azure. It is a general-purpose VM with a balance of CPU, memory, and storage, suitable for many common workloads.
Can this license be used by non-government entities?
This specific SKU (0BQ35-00XD-G1Y1M) is designated for US Government entities and requires eligibility verification. It is not intended for commercial or non-government use.
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.