Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_B8MS US GOV IA-3Y/MO
This 3-year Microsoft Azure Government virtual machine license provides essential cloud infrastructure capabilities for US government entities, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
- License Term: A 3-year commitment for uninterrupted service and predictable budgeting.
- Platform Access: Enables deployment and operation of virtual machines within the secure Azure Government cloud environment.
- Compliance Focus: Specifically designed to meet the stringent regulatory and security requirements of US government agencies.
- Cost Efficiency: Offers a predictable monthly billing model for managing cloud infrastructure expenses.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Microsoft Azure Government virtual machines, specifically the STANDARD_B8MS instance type. It grants your organization the right to deploy and operate virtual machines within Microsoft's secure cloud infrastructure tailored for US government entities, ensuring access to critical computing resources and services.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within US government agencies or organizations handling government data. It fits into their existing cloud strategy, providing a compliant and cost-effective way to run essential applications and workloads without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Azure Government Access: Utilizes Microsoft's dedicated cloud environment designed for US government data and workloads.
- Virtual Machine Deployment: Allows for the creation and management of virtual machines for various application needs.
- 3-Year Subscription: Provides long-term access and predictable costs with a fixed commitment period.
- Standard B-Series VM: Offers burstable compute performance suitable for workloads that require occasional high CPU usage.
- Compliance Ready: Meets specific government security and compliance standards, reducing audit burdens.
This Microsoft Azure Government VM license is the right choice for US government entities needing a compliant, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solution.
What This Enables
Deploy Compliant Government Workloads
Enable teams to deploy and run critical applications and services within the secure Azure Government cloud. This ensures adherence to strict data residency and security mandates required for public sector operations.
government agencies, defense contractors, public sector IT, cloud deployments, secure environments
Migrate Sensitive Data and Applications
Organizations migrating sensitive government data or legacy applications to the cloud can utilize this license. It provides a compliant pathway for moving workloads that require a FedRAMP-authorized environment.
legacy system modernization, cloud migration, data security, application hosting, hybrid cloud
Manage Scalable Virtual Machine Capacity
Streamline the provisioning and management of virtual machines for various government-specific tasks and projects. The STANDARD_B8MS instance type offers burstable performance for fluctuating demands.
application development, testing environments, operational workloads, resource scaling, IT infrastructure
Key Features
Azure Government Cloud Environment
Operate within a dedicated, isolated cloud region designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of US federal, state, local, and tribal governments.
STANDARD_B8MS Instance Type
Access burstable virtual machine performance, ideal for workloads that typically run at a low CPU baseline but can benefit from occasional spikes in performance.
3-Year Subscription Term
Secure predictable costs and long-term access to essential cloud resources, simplifying budgeting and procurement for government IT projects.
Microsoft's Compliance Certifications
Benefit from Azure Government's adherence to key government compliance standards, reducing the burden on your organization to achieve and maintain certifications.
Monthly Billing Model
Manage operational expenses effectively with a predictable monthly subscription fee for your virtual machine capacity.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is specifically designed for the Azure Government cloud, which is tailored to meet the rigorous security, compliance, and data residency requirements mandated by US federal, state, and local government entities.
Defense & National Security
Organizations within the defense sector require highly secure and compliant cloud infrastructure, which Azure Government provides, enabling the handling of sensitive data and mission-critical applications under strict regulatory oversight.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While not exclusively for healthcare, government-compliant cloud environments are often necessary for healthcare organizations dealing with sensitive patient data (PHI) that falls under specific government mandates or contracts requiring FedRAMP authorization.
Education & Research
Educational institutions and research bodies that receive government funding or handle sensitive research data may need to operate within a compliant cloud environment like Azure Government to meet grant requirements and data protection standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Government?
Azure Government is a dedicated cloud environment for U.S. federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as their partners. It is designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of the U.S. public sector.
What does STANDARD_B8MS refer to?
STANDARD_B8MS is a specific virtual machine size within Azure. The 'B' series indicates burstable performance, meaning it's designed for workloads that need a baseline level of performance with the ability to burst CPU usage when needed. '8MS' typically refers to 8 vCPUs and a certain amount of memory.
Is this license transferable?
Software licenses, especially subscriptions tied to specific cloud environments like Azure Government, are generally not transferable in the same way perpetual licenses might be. Terms are governed by the Microsoft Volume Licensing agreement.
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.