Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_F16S US GOV VA-3Y/MO
This Microsoft licensing subscription provides access to a virtual machine instance for US Government entities, ensuring compliance and operational continuity for three years.
- License Term: Subscription for 3 years, providing predictable costs and uninterrupted service.
- Platform: Enables deployment on Microsoft's Azure Government cloud infrastructure.
- Compliance: Specifically designed for US Government regulatory requirements and data residency.
- Capacity: Grants access to the STANDARD_F16S VM size, offering specific compute and memory resources.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a 3-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure Government virtual machine, specifically the STANDARD_F16S size. It is tailored to meet the stringent compliance and security needs of US Government entities, ensuring access to essential cloud computing resources within a regulated environment.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in US Government agencies or organizations handling government data will utilize this license. It fits into their existing Azure Government deployments, providing the necessary entitlement to operate a virtual machine for critical business applications, data processing, or secure development environments.
- Azure Government Access: Provides entitlement to deploy and run virtual machines within the dedicated Azure Government cloud.
- Compliance Focused: Meets specific US Government security and compliance standards, crucial for sensitive data.
- Predictable Subscription: A 3-year term offers cost certainty and avoids frequent renewal cycles.
- Defined VM Size: Grants access to the STANDARD_F16S VM configuration, offering a balanced mix of CPU and memory.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures continued access to necessary computing power for core business functions.
This Azure Government VM license is the ideal choice for US Government entities seeking compliant, secure, and cost-effective cloud computing resources for their operations.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Government Application Hosting
Enable teams to host critical government applications within a compliant cloud environment. This ensures data residency and adherence to security protocols required for public sector operations.
government agencies, defense contractors, public sector IT, secure cloud deployments, compliance-bound workloads
Streamline Compliance for Sensitive Data
Streamline the process of meeting strict US Government compliance standards for data processing and storage. This license provides the necessary entitlement for operating within regulated cloud boundaries.
regulated data environments, federal IT infrastructure, compliance-driven IT strategy, secure data management
Automate Infrastructure Provisioning
Automate the provisioning of virtual machine resources tailored for government use cases. This subscription simplifies procurement and ensures immediate access to necessary compute capacity.
cloud infrastructure automation, IT resource management, scalable deployments, predictable IT budgeting
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides cost predictability and avoids frequent renewal interruptions for critical government workloads.
Azure Government Cloud
Ensures data is hosted within a secure, compliant environment designed specifically for US Government entities.
STANDARD_F16S VM Size
Offers a balanced configuration of CPU and memory suitable for a wide range of government applications and services.
US Government Compliance
Meets stringent security and regulatory requirements, mitigating risk for sensitive data handling.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is specifically designed for US Government entities, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and data residency requirements for public sector operations.
Defense & National Security
Organizations in this sector require highly secure and compliant cloud environments, making Azure Government and its specific VM licensing a critical component for sensitive data and operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and related organizations often handle sensitive patient data (PHI) that requires compliance with regulations like HIPAA, which Azure Government is designed to support.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies must adhere to strict data security and compliance mandates, making the secure and regulated environment of Azure Government a suitable platform for their IT needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Azure Government cloud?
Azure Government is a separate cloud environment designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of US federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as their partners.
What does STANDARD_F16S refer to?
STANDARD_F16S is a specific virtual machine size within Azure, indicating a particular configuration of vCPUs, memory, and potentially other resources, optimized for certain workloads.
Can this license be used for non-government entities?
No, this license is specifically designated for US Government entities and organizations that handle government data and must meet specific compliance standards. It is not intended for general commercial use.
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.