Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_F2S US GOV VA-3Y/MO
This Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_F2S US GOV VA-3Y/MO license provides access to essential virtual machine capabilities for government environments over a three-year term.
- License Term: Three-year subscription for predictable budgeting and continuous access.
- Platform Access: Enables specific virtual machine configurations within the Microsoft Azure Government cloud.
- Compliance Focus: Designed to meet the stringent requirements of US government entities.
- Cost Efficiency: Bundled licensing for three years offers a predictable and potentially reduced cost compared to monthly billing.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Microsoft licensing subscription for a specific virtual machine size (STANDARD_F2S) within the Azure Government cloud environment. It is designed for US government agencies and provides the entitlement to use the specified VM resources for a three-year period.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in US government entities utilize this license to deploy and operate virtual machines for their internal business operations. It ensures compliance with government cloud standards and provides the necessary capacity for applications and workloads.
- Azure Government Access: Provides access to virtual machine resources within Microsoft's secure Azure Government cloud.
- Specific VM Size: Entitles the use of the F2s VM size, offering a balance of compute and memory for general-purpose workloads.
- Three-Year Term: Locks in licensing for 36 months, simplifying procurement and budgeting.
- Compliance Ready: Tailored for US government regulatory and security requirements.
- Subscription Billing: Managed as an operational expense with predictable billing cycles.
This Microsoft license is ideal for US government organizations needing compliant and cost-effective virtual machine capacity for their internal IT infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Government Cloud Workloads
Enable teams to deploy and manage virtual machines within the Azure Government cloud for sensitive government applications. This ensures data residency and compliance with stringent US federal, state, and local regulations.
government agencies, defense contractors, public sector IT, regulated workloads, cloud deployments
Streamline IT Procurement for Agencies
Streamline the procurement process for essential cloud computing resources with a pre-defined three-year subscription. This simplifies budgeting and ensures continuous availability of virtual machines without frequent renewal cycles.
public sector IT departments, budget-conscious agencies, long-term IT planning, operational continuity
Automate Compliance and Security Posture
Automate the adherence to specific government compliance frameworks by utilizing a platform designed for these requirements. This license provides access to the necessary virtual machine configurations that meet security mandates.
compliance-driven IT, security-focused deployments, regulated data handling, audit-ready environments
Key Features
Azure Government Cloud Access
Provides access to a dedicated cloud environment designed to meet the security and compliance needs of US government entities.
STANDARD_F2S VM Size
Offers a specific configuration of compute and memory resources suitable for a variety of general-purpose workloads and applications.
Three-Year Subscription Term
Ensures predictable costs and continuous access to virtual machine resources for an extended period, simplifying IT planning and budgeting.
US Government Compliance
Designed to meet the stringent regulatory and security requirements mandated for US government data and operations.
Subscription Billing Model
Allows for operational expense budgeting and predictable monthly or annual billing, aligning with common government financial practices.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is specifically designed for the Azure Government cloud, catering to the strict compliance, security, and data residency requirements of US federal, state, and local government entities.
Defense & National Security
Organizations within the defense sector require highly secure and compliant cloud environments, making Azure Government and its specific VM offerings a critical component for sensitive operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While not exclusively for healthcare, government-regulated healthcare providers and research institutions operating under specific compliance mandates (like HIPAA within a government context) can benefit from Azure Government's secure infrastructure.
Education & Research
Public educational institutions and government-funded research bodies often operate within government cloud frameworks to protect sensitive student or research data and comply with federal regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Azure Government cloud?
Azure Government is a separate instance of Microsoft Azure cloud services designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of US federal, state, and local government agencies.
What does STANDARD_F2S mean?
STANDARD_F2S refers to a specific size and series of virtual machine offered by Microsoft Azure. The 'F' series is optimized for compute-intensive workloads, and '2s' indicates the specific CPU, memory, and network configuration within that series.
Is this license transferable?
Software licenses typically have specific terms regarding transferability. This subscription is tied to the Azure Government environment and the purchasing entity, and transferability is subject to Microsoft's licensing agreements.
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.