Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS14-8_V2 US DOD CENTRAL-1Y/MO
This Microsoft Azure subscription provides access to a STANDARD_DS14-8_V2 virtual machine in the US DOD Central region for one year, ensuring compliant and capable cloud infrastructure.
- License Coverage: Access to a powerful virtual machine instance for critical business applications and workloads.
- Term and Billing: A 1-year subscription term with monthly billing for predictable operational expenses.
- Geographic Focus: Deployment within the US DOD Central region, meeting specific data residency and compliance needs.
- Compliance and Access: Enables operation within government-specified environments, ensuring regulatory adherence and feature availability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a Microsoft Azure virtual machine subscription for the STANDARD_DS14-8_V2 instance, located in the US DOD Central region, licensed for a one-year term.
It is designed for businesses that require dedicated, compliant cloud computing resources within a government-approved environment, supporting critical applications and data processing for their own operations.
- Platform Access: Grants entitlement to utilize a specific Microsoft Azure virtual machine configuration.
- Geographic Compliance: Specifically deployed in the US DOD Central region, adhering to stringent data handling and residency requirements.
- Subscription Model: Provided on a 1-year subscription basis with monthly billing for financial predictability.
- Operational Capability: Unlocks the capacity to run demanding applications, host services, and manage data securely.
- Regulatory Alignment: Facilitates compliance with government mandates and security protocols for sensitive workloads.
This Azure VM subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations needing compliant, high-performance cloud compute in a specialized government region.
What This Enables
Enable Compliant Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run business-critical applications that require specific government region compliance. This ensures data residency and security protocols are met for sensitive workloads.
cloud-based deployments, regulated data environments, government contractor operations, secure application hosting
Support Specialized Workloads
Streamline the provisioning of high-performance computing resources for demanding tasks such as data analytics or simulation. This provides the necessary capacity without requiring on-premises hardware investment.
data-intensive operations, research and development, performance-sensitive applications, virtualized environments
Ensure Regulatory Adherence
Automate adherence to strict data sovereignty and security mandates by utilizing infrastructure within the US DOD Central region. This simplifies compliance audits and reduces risk.
government-facing services, compliance-driven IT strategies, secure data management, mission-critical systems
Key Features
STANDARD_DS14-8_V2 VM Instance
Provides significant CPU and memory resources suitable for demanding enterprise applications and workloads.
US DOD CENTRAL Region Deployment
Ensures data is stored and processed within a U.S. Department of Defense approved geographic location, meeting strict compliance and residency requirements.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers a defined period of service, allowing for predictable budgeting and operational planning for cloud resources.
Monthly Billing
Facilitates easier financial management and cash flow by spreading the subscription cost over the contract duration.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverages a globally recognized and secure cloud platform for reliable and scalable IT operations.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service is specifically designed for deployment within the US DOD Central region, directly addressing the stringent compliance, security, and data residency requirements mandated for government operations and contractors.
Defense & National Security
The US DOD Central region is tailored for defense-related workloads, ensuring that sensitive data and critical applications operate within a secure, compliant, and geographically approved environment.
Finance & Insurance
Organizations in this sector often handle highly sensitive data and face strict regulatory compliance demands, making the secure and compliant environment of the US DOD Central region a suitable choice for specific workloads.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While not exclusively for healthcare, businesses in this sector that handle protected health information (PHI) and must comply with regulations like HIPAA may find the secure and compliant nature of this region beneficial for specific applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft RI VM subscription?
A Reserved Instance (RI) VM subscription is a commitment to use a specific virtual machine configuration on Microsoft Azure for a set term, typically offering cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This particular subscription is for a STANDARD_DS14-8_V2 instance in the US DOD Central region.
Why is the US DOD CENTRAL region important?
The US DOD CENTRAL region is 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 these critical standards.
What does 'STANDARD_DS14-8_V2' refer to?
This is a specific Azure virtual machine size and series. The DSv2 series offers optimized performance, and the DS14-8_V2 designation indicates a particular configuration with a defined number of vCPUs, RAM, and temporary storage, suitable for compute-intensive workloads.
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.