
Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_M16-4MS US GOV AZ-1Y/MO
This Microsoft Azure Government VM license provides access to essential virtual machine capabilities for one year, ensuring your government workloads operate securely and efficiently.
- License Term: Annual subscription for continuous access to Azure Government VM resources.
- Platform: Specifically designed for Microsoft Azure Government environments, meeting stringent security and compliance requirements.
- Capacity: Enables the STANDARD_M16-4MS VM size, offering specific compute and memory resources for demanding applications.
- Value: Ensures compliant operation and access to necessary features for government-specific IT needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a one-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure Government virtual machine, specifically the STANDARD_M16-4MS size. It grants the right to use the specified VM configuration within the Azure Government cloud, enabling businesses to deploy and run applications that require government-certified infrastructure.
This license is intended for U.S. federal, state, and local government entities, as well as their partners, who need to process or store data that falls under specific government regulations. It fits into an organization's cloud strategy by providing a compliant and secure platform for critical workloads.
- Azure Government Access: Unlocks the ability to deploy and manage virtual machines within Microsoft's secure Azure Government cloud.
- Compliance Ready: Meets the rigorous compliance standards required for government data processing and storage.
- Specific VM Size: Provides licensing for the STANDARD_M16-4MS VM size, offering a defined balance of CPU and RAM.
- Annual Subscription: Offers a predictable one-year licensing term with a clear renewal cycle.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures continued access to necessary cloud resources for ongoing business operations.
This annual subscription is ideal for government organizations needing a compliant and performant Azure virtual machine for their critical business applications.
What This Enables
Enable Compliant Government Workloads
Enable teams to deploy and operate virtual machines within the Azure Government cloud, ensuring adherence to strict data residency and security mandates. Streamline the procurement process for government-certified cloud resources.
government agencies, defense contractors, public sector IT, regulated cloud deployments, secure data processing
Secure Sensitive Data Processing
Streamline the processing and storage of sensitive government data by utilizing a cloud environment specifically designed for U.S. federal, state, and local compliance. Automate the deployment of virtual machines that meet FedRAMP and other regulatory standards.
data analytics, secure application hosting, compliance-focused IT, mission-critical systems
Maintain Operational Continuity
Automate the provisioning of essential virtual machine resources for government operations, ensuring business continuity and uninterrupted service delivery. Enable teams to access reliable computing power for critical government functions.
ongoing IT operations, essential services, cloud-based infrastructure, predictable resource allocation
Key Features
Azure Government Cloud Environment
Operate within a secure, isolated cloud region designed to meet U.S. government security and compliance requirements.
STANDARD_M16-4MS VM Size
Utilize a virtual machine with a specific balance of vCPUs and memory, optimized for certain government workloads.
One-Year Subscription Term
Secure predictable access to cloud resources for a defined period, simplifying budgeting and planning.
Compliance Certifications
Ensure your deployments meet stringent government regulations, reducing risk and audit complexity.
Microsoft Licensing
Gain the legal right to use Microsoft software and services, ensuring compliance and avoiding penalties.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is specifically designed for U.S. government entities, enabling them to deploy workloads on a compliant cloud platform that meets stringent security and data handling requirements like FedRAMP.
Defense & National Security
Organizations in this sector require highly secure and compliant environments for sensitive data and operations, which Azure Government provides, making this license a critical component for their IT infrastructure.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While not exclusively for healthcare, government-certified cloud environments are often utilized by healthcare providers and related organizations that handle sensitive patient data and must comply with regulations like HIPAA within a government-approved framework.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions, particularly those working with government contracts or handling sensitive financial data, may require the enhanced security and compliance offered by Azure Government to meet regulatory obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_M16-4MS US GOV AZ-1Y/MO?
This is a one-year subscription license for a Microsoft Azure Government virtual machine of the STANDARD_M16-4MS size. It allows U.S. government entities and their partners to use this specific VM configuration within the Azure Government cloud.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is for U.S. federal, state, and local government organizations, as well as their contractors, who need to run applications and process data within a compliant government cloud environment.
What does 'US GOV AZ' signify?
'US GOV AZ' indicates that this license is for the Microsoft Azure Government cloud, a segregated instance of Azure designed to meet the compliance and security needs of U.S. government customers.
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.