Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS13-2_V2 US DOD EAST 3-Year Subscription
This Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS13-2_V2 US DOD EAST 3-Year subscription provides access to dedicated virtual machine resources within a secure US Department of Defense East region environment, ensuring compliance and operational continuity for critical business applications.
- License Term: A 3-year subscription commitment for uninterrupted service and predictable budgeting.
- Platform: Applies to Microsoft Azure virtual machines, specifically the STANDARD_DS13-2_V2 series.
- Environment: Tailored for US Department of Defense East region deployments, meeting specific security and compliance needs.
- Value: Enables access to essential VM capabilities, ensuring ongoing operation of business-critical workloads.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure virtual machine, specifically the STANDARD_DS13-2_V2 series, deployed in the US Department of Defense East region. It grants the right to use the specified VM configuration, ensuring access to compute resources designed for government and defense workloads.
Businesses with IT operations requiring secure, compliant, and reliable virtual machine instances in a government-specific cloud environment will utilize this license. It fits into their existing Azure infrastructure, providing the foundation for hosting applications, data, and services that demand adherence to stringent regulatory and security standards.
- Compliance Focused: Designed for US DOD EAST environments, addressing specific regulatory and security mandates.
- Predictable Costing: A 3-year subscription model offers stable budgeting and avoids unexpected price fluctuations.
- Resource Access: Unlocks the STANDARD_DS13-2_V2 VM series, providing a defined level of compute, memory, and storage.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures ongoing availability of critical business applications hosted on the Azure platform.
- Simplified Licensing: Provides a clear entitlement for using the specified Azure VM resources.
This Microsoft Azure VM subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing compliant, dedicated virtual machine capacity within a secure US DOD EAST environment.
What This Enables
Enable secure government workload hosting
Enable teams to deploy and operate business-critical applications within a certified US Department of Defense East Azure environment. This ensures adherence to stringent security protocols and data residency requirements for government-related operations.
cloud-native deployments, secure application hosting, compliance-driven IT, government contractors
Ensure regulatory compliance for defense data
Streamline the process of meeting specific US Department of Defense East compliance standards for data processing and storage. This license provides the necessary foundation for workloads handling sensitive information.
regulated data processing, secure data storage, compliance-focused infrastructure, government sector IT
Maintain predictable operational costs
Automate budget planning with a fixed 3-year subscription for essential virtual machine resources. This eliminates the variability of pay-as-you-go models for core infrastructure needs.
long-term IT planning, fixed budget environments, predictable operational expenses, infrastructure management
Key Features
STANDARD_DS13-2_V2 VM Series
Access to a specific Azure VM size optimized for performance and memory, suitable for demanding business applications.
US DOD EAST Region Deployment
Ensures data is hosted within a secure, government-approved cloud region, meeting strict compliance and security mandates.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides cost predictability and locks in pricing for three years, simplifying financial planning and ensuring uninterrupted service.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverages a globally recognized and secure cloud infrastructure for reliable hosting of business operations.
Platform Licensing
Grants the legal right to use the specified virtual machine resources, ensuring software license compliance.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is specifically designed for deployment within the US DOD EAST region, directly addressing the stringent security, compliance, and data residency requirements mandated for government and defense-related operations.
Defense & Aerospace
Organizations in the defense sector often handle classified or sensitive information requiring cloud environments that meet specific U.S. government certifications and security protocols, such as those provided by the US DOD EAST region.
Finance & Insurance
While not exclusively for government, financial institutions operating under strict regulatory frameworks may require highly secure and compliant cloud infrastructure, making specialized regions like US DOD EAST a consideration for certain sensitive workloads.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations managing protected health information (PHI) must adhere to HIPAA and other regulations. While not a direct HIPAA cloud, the security posture and compliance focus of government-certified regions can be attractive for specific high-security data processing needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved Instance (RI) VM subscription?
A Reserved Instance (RI) VM subscription is a commitment to use a specific Azure virtual machine configuration for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years, in exchange for a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This particular subscription is for the STANDARD_DS13-2_V2 VM series in the US DOD EAST region.
Why is the US DOD EAST region significant for this license?
The US DOD EAST region is a specialized Azure environment designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of the U.S. Department of Defense and other government entities. Licensing for this region ensures that your workloads operate within a certified and secure boundary.
What happens at the end of the 3-year subscription term?
At the end of the 3-year term, the subscription will expire. You will need to renew the subscription to continue using the reserved VM capacity at the then-current pricing, or transition to a different Azure pricing model if your requirements have changed.
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.