Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_F4S_V2 US GOV VA-1Y/MO
This Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_F4S_V2 US GOV VA-1Y/MO subscription provides access to virtual machine resources for U.S. government entities, ensuring compliance and operational continuity for one year.
- License Term: Annual subscription providing continuous access to specified virtual machine resources.
- Platform: Designed for U.S. Government environments, meeting specific compliance and security requirements.
- Capacity: Enables deployment of virtual machines with the STANDARD_F4S_V2 configuration, offering a balance of compute and storage.
- Value: Ensures licensing compliance and uninterrupted access to critical cloud infrastructure for government operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a one-year subscription license for Microsoft's Azure Reserved Instance (RI) Virtual Machine (VM) service, specifically for U.S. Government (US GOV) environments. It grants access to the STANDARD_F4S_V2 VM size, offering a defined level of compute and storage resources for the duration of the subscription.
This license is intended for U.S. Government organizations and their IT departments that require dedicated, compliant virtual machine capacity within Azure. It supports various business applications and workloads, ensuring predictable performance and cost management for essential IT operations.
- Annual Subscription: Provides a 1-year commitment for predictable costs and resource availability.
- US Government Compliance: Tailored for U.S. Government cloud requirements, ensuring adherence to specific security and regulatory standards.
- STANDARD_F4S_V2 VM Size: Access to a specific VM size optimized for general-purpose workloads, balancing CPU, memory, and storage.
- Reserved Instance Benefits: Offers cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
- Azure Platform Access: Enables deployment and management of virtual machines within the Microsoft Azure cloud ecosystem.
This annual subscription is ideal for U.S. Government entities seeking compliant and cost-effective virtual machine resources for their core IT functions.
What This Enables
Enable compliant U.S. Government cloud deployments
Enable U.S. Government teams to deploy virtual machines that meet stringent compliance and security requirements. This ensures that critical applications and data are hosted in a secure and regulated environment.
government cloud tenancy, secure workloads, compliance-driven IT, dedicated virtual machines
Streamline IT cost management for Azure VMs
Streamline IT budgeting and cost control by committing to annual reserved instances for virtual machines. This provides predictable monthly billing and potential cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go models.
predictable workload environments, annual IT budgeting, cost optimization initiatives, cloud resource planning
Automate access to specific VM configurations
Automate the reservation of STANDARD_F4S_V2 virtual machine capacity, ensuring availability for general-purpose workloads. This removes manual provisioning steps and guarantees access to the required compute and storage resources.
standardized VM deployments, consistent application hosting, infrastructure as code integration, resource availability assurance
Key Features
Annual Subscription Term
Provides a 1-year commitment for predictable costs and guaranteed resource availability, simplifying IT budget planning.
US Government (US GOV) Designation
Meets specific compliance, security, and regulatory requirements essential for U.S. Government operations and data handling.
STANDARD_F4S_V2 VM Size
Offers a balanced configuration of CPU, memory, and storage suitable for a wide range of general-purpose business workloads.
Reserved Instance Pricing
Enables cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go rates for consistent and predictable virtual machine usage.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Integrates seamlessly with the broader Microsoft Azure ecosystem, allowing for easy management and deployment of cloud infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service is specifically designed for U.S. Government entities, meeting their unique compliance, security, and operational requirements for cloud infrastructure.
Defense & National Security
Provides a secure and compliant platform for sensitive government workloads, ensuring data integrity and adherence to strict regulatory standards.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Supports the need for secure data handling and compliance with regulations like HIPAA, offering a reliable platform for healthcare IT operations.
Finance & Insurance
Enables organizations to run critical financial applications with predictable performance and cost, while meeting stringent security and regulatory demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft Reserved Instance (RI)?
A Reserved Instance is a pricing discount offered by Microsoft Azure when you commit to using specific virtual machine types for a one-year or three-year term. It helps reduce your cloud spending for predictable workloads.
Why is the US GOV designation important?
The US GOV designation signifies that this Azure service adheres to specific security controls, compliance standards, and data handling policies required by U.S. federal, state, and local government entities.
What is the STANDARD_F4S_V2 VM size?
The STANDARD_F4S_V2 is a general-purpose virtual machine size in Azure that provides a balance of compute (vCPUs), memory (RAM), and local SSD storage, suitable for many common business applications.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.