Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_F4S US GOV TX Subscription
This Microsoft Azure Government virtual machine subscription provides access to the STANDARD_F4S US GOV TX instance for a one-year term, ensuring compliant cloud infrastructure for your organization.
- Compliance Assurance: Meets stringent US government regulatory requirements for cloud services.
- Performance Access: Unlocks the capabilities of the F4s VM size, optimized for compute-intensive workloads.
- Subscription Certainty: Provides a 1-year term for predictable budgeting and continuous operation.
- Government Cloud: Ensures data residency and security within Azure Government's isolated environment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Microsoft Azure Government platform subscription for a virtual machine instance, specifically the STANDARD_F4S US GOV TX configuration, licensed on a one-year term billed monthly. It grants access to a powerful virtual machine within Microsoft's secure cloud environment designed for US government entities and their partners.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations utilize this subscription to deploy and operate business-critical applications and services that require adherence to strict government compliance standards. It fits within their existing Azure Government infrastructure, providing scalable compute resources.
- Azure Government Access: Provides entry into Microsoft's dedicated cloud for US government workloads.
- F4s VM Instance: Offers a specific virtual machine size (F4s) optimized for compute-intensive tasks.
- 1-Year Subscription: Guarantees service availability and predictable costs for a full year.
- Monthly Billing: Allows for manageable operational expenses with predictable monthly payments.
- Compliance Focused: Designed to meet the security and regulatory needs of US government agencies.
This subscription is ideal for government-focused organizations needing compliant, high-performance cloud compute without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Compliant Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run business-critical applications within a secure, government-compliant cloud environment. This ensures data residency and adherence to regulatory frameworks like FedRAMP.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, secure data processing, regulated workloads
Streamline Government IT Operations
Streamline the provisioning and management of virtual machines for government-specific projects or services. This simplifies IT overhead by providing a pre-configured, compliant infrastructure solution.
government agency IT, defense contractor operations, public sector service delivery, secure research environments
Automate Secure Data Processing
Automate secure data processing and analytics for sensitive government or regulated data sets. The F4s VM size offers the necessary compute power for intensive tasks within a controlled environment.
data analytics platforms, secure data warehousing, compliance reporting systems, sensitive information management
Key Features
Azure Government Environment
Provides a secure, isolated cloud infrastructure designed to meet the stringent compliance and security requirements of US federal, state, and local governments.
STANDARD_F4S VM Size
Offers a compute-optimized virtual machine instance suitable for demanding workloads, ensuring high performance for applications and services.
1-Year Subscription Term
Guarantees service availability and predictable costs for a full year, simplifying budgeting and ensuring uninterrupted operation.
Monthly Billing
Allows for manageable operational expenses with predictable monthly payments, fitting within standard IT budget cycles.
Microsoft Compliance Standards
Ensures adherence to a wide range of government regulations and compliance certifications, reducing risk and audit burden.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
Azure Government is specifically designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of US federal, state, and local government agencies, making this subscription a direct fit for their operational needs.
Defense & Aerospace
Defense contractors and aerospace companies often handle classified or sensitive information, requiring a secure cloud environment like Azure Government that adheres to specific compliance frameworks and data residency rules.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies operating with government contracts or handling sensitive financial data must comply with regulations that may necessitate the use of government-specific cloud environments for data protection and integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations, particularly those involved in government research or handling protected health information (PHI) under specific mandates, may require the enhanced security and compliance features offered by Azure Government.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Government?
Azure Government is a dedicated cloud environment for U.S. government agencies, defense contractors, and their partners. It provides the same scalability, flexibility, and enterprise-grade cloud computing capabilities as global Azure, but with the stringent security and compliance controls required by government entities.
What does the F4s VM size offer?
The F4s VM size is part of Microsoft's F-series, which are compute-optimized virtual machines. They are designed for compute-intensive workloads such as batch processing, web servers, application servers, and analytics.
Is this subscription suitable for all government agencies?
This subscription is specifically for workloads that require the Azure Government environment and meet its compliance standards. It is ideal for agencies and organizations that handle sensitive data or operate under specific regulatory mandates within the US.
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.