Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B2S US GOV VA-3Y/MO
This Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B2S US GOV VA subscription provides essential virtual machine capabilities for government entities over a 3-year term.
- License Term: Provides a 3-year subscription for the specified Microsoft virtual machine.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the STANDARD_B2S VM size within the Azure US Government Virginia region.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based billing for predictable IT expenditure.
- Compliance Focus: Tailored for US Government environments, meeting specific regulatory needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license for Microsoft Azure, specifically for the STANDARD_B2S virtual machine size within the US Government Virginia region. It grants access to cloud computing resources for a duration of three years under a subscription billing model.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in government agencies or organizations handling government data will utilize this license to deploy and manage virtual machines. It fits within their cloud infrastructure strategy, ensuring they have the necessary capacity and compliance for their workloads.
- Azure US Gov VA Access: Enables deployment of STANDARD_B2S VMs in the Azure US Government Virginia datacenter.
- 3-Year Term: Secures resource allocation and pricing for a fixed three-year period.
- Subscription Billing: Offers predictable monthly or annual costs for budgeting.
- Core VM Capabilities: Provides the foundational compute resources for various applications and services.
- Government Compliance: Designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of US Government entities.
This Microsoft Azure VM license is ideal for government organizations needing reliable, compliant cloud infrastructure for their specific operational needs.
What This Enables
Enable Government Cloud Deployments
Enable teams to deploy virtual machines within the Azure US Government cloud. This ensures that sensitive data is hosted in a compliant environment meeting federal regulations.
government agencies, defense contractors, cloud infrastructure, regulatory compliance, secure environments
Streamline Azure Resource Management
Streamline the procurement and management of Azure virtual machines with a fixed 3-year subscription. This simplifies budgeting and ensures long-term resource availability for critical applications.
cloud operations, IT budgeting, resource planning, predictable costs, long-term strategy
Automate Compliance for US Gov
Automate adherence to US Government data residency and security standards by utilizing Azure's dedicated government cloud regions. This license provides the foundation for compliant workloads.
data residency, security standards, federal regulations, IT governance, risk management
Key Features
Azure US Government Cloud
Ensures data is hosted in a cloud environment designed to meet stringent US Government security and compliance requirements.
STANDARD_B2S VM Size
Provides a cost-effective virtual machine size suitable for a range of common workloads and applications.
3-Year Subscription Term
Locks in pricing and resource availability for three years, simplifying budgeting and long-term planning.
Virginia Region Deployment
Allows deployment within a specific, compliant Azure datacenter region to meet data residency or performance needs.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable recurring costs, making IT expenditure easier to manage and forecast.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is specifically designed for US Government cloud environments, meeting stringent compliance and security standards required for public sector operations.
Defense & Aerospace
Organizations in this sector often handle sensitive data and require cloud solutions that adhere to strict government regulations and security protocols.
Finance & Insurance
While not exclusively government, these sectors often deal with regulated data and may utilize government cloud offerings for specific compliance needs or secure development environments.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations, particularly those involved with government health programs or research, may require the specialized compliance and security features of government cloud regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the STANDARD_B2S VM size typically used for?
The B-series VMs, including STANDARD_B2S, are burstable general-purpose VMs. They are ideal for workloads that do not require full CPU performance all the time, such as development and test environments, small databases, and microservices.
What does 'US GOV VA' signify in the product name?
This indicates the license is for the Azure US Government cloud, specifically within the Virginia datacenter region. This environment is designed to meet the compliance and security needs of US federal, state, and local government agencies.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription license with a 3-year term. It provides access to the Azure resources for the duration of the subscription, billed on a recurring basis.
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.