Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_DS3_V2 US DOD CENTRAL-1Y/MO
Securely deploy and manage Microsoft Azure virtual machines with the STANDARD_DS3_V2 instance in the US DOD CENTRAL region, licensed for one year to meet specific government and compliance needs.
- License Term: Annual subscription providing access to a specific Microsoft Azure VM configuration.
- Platform Access: Enables the use of the STANDARD_DS3_V2 virtual machine instance within the US DOD CENTRAL Azure region.
- Compliance Focus: Designed to meet stringent regulatory and compliance requirements for government and defense workloads.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures continued access and operation of critical business applications hosted on Azure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is an annual subscription license for a Microsoft Azure virtual machine instance, specifically the STANDARD_DS3_V2 size, located in the US DOD CENTRAL region. It grants the right to use this particular VM configuration for a 12-month period, providing a defined capacity and set of features suitable for demanding workloads.
Businesses with IT operations, including SMBs and mid-market companies, utilize this license to host applications, services, or data that require the specific performance characteristics of the DS3_V2 instance and must reside within the US DOD CENTRAL Azure environment for compliance or latency reasons.
- Defined VM Capacity: Provides access to the processing power, memory, and storage of a STANDARD_DS3_V2 Azure VM.
- Annual Subscription: Offers a predictable 12-month licensing term for budget and resource planning.
- Geographic Specificity: Licenses usage within the US DOD CENTRAL Azure region, critical for data residency and compliance.
- Microsoft Azure Platform: Operates on Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure, offering reliability and scalability.
- Compliance Enablement: Supports organizations needing to adhere to specific government or defense sector IT standards.
This annual license is ideal for businesses needing a specific Azure VM configuration in a government-compliant region without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
What This Enables
Deploying Compliant Business Applications
Enable teams to host applications requiring specific US government compliance standards. Streamline the deployment of workloads that must reside in a secure, government-approved cloud environment.
cloud-native applications, regulated data processing, government contractor operations, secure workload hosting
Running High-Performance Workloads
Automate the provisioning of powerful virtual machines for demanding tasks like data analytics or complex simulations. Ensure consistent performance and availability for mission-critical business functions.
data-intensive analytics, simulation environments, performance-sensitive applications, backend processing
Meeting Data Residency Requirements
Organizations deploying solutions that must adhere to strict data residency laws and regulations. Support business continuity by ensuring data is processed and stored within the specified US DOD CENTRAL region.
data sovereignty mandates, regional compliance needs, secure data storage, business continuity planning
Key Features
STANDARD_DS3_V2 Instance Type
Provides a balanced configuration of CPU, memory, and I/O performance suitable for a wide range of business applications.
US DOD CENTRAL Azure Region
Ensures data locality and compliance with US government and defense sector regulations, critical for sensitive workloads.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and resource availability for a full year, simplifying IT planning and budgeting.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverages a secure, reliable, and globally recognized cloud infrastructure for hosting business-critical IT resources.
Platform Licensing
Grants the legal right to use the specified virtual machine resource, ensuring compliance with software licensing agreements.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is specifically tailored for the US DOD CENTRAL region, making it ideal for government agencies and contractors requiring compliant cloud infrastructure for sensitive data and operations.
Finance & Insurance
Organizations in this sector often face strict regulatory compliance and data residency requirements, making the US DOD CENTRAL region a suitable choice for secure and compliant financial operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and life sciences companies must adhere to stringent data privacy and security regulations like HIPAA, which can be supported by compliant cloud environments like the US DOD CENTRAL region.
Defense & Aerospace
Companies within the defense and aerospace industries have critical security needs and often operate under specific government mandates that require specialized, compliant cloud infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the STANDARD_DS3_V2 instance type?
The STANDARD_DS3_V2 is a general-purpose virtual machine size offered by Microsoft Azure, providing a good balance of CPU, memory, and disk performance for various workloads.
Why is the US DOD CENTRAL region important?
The US DOD CENTRAL region is specifically designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of the U.S. Department of Defense and other government entities, ensuring data residency and adherence to specific regulations.
What does a 1-year subscription mean for this license?
A 1-year subscription means you are licensed to use the specified Azure VM for a continuous 12-month period from the activation date. It provides a fixed term for your cloud resource entitlement.
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.