Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_M16-8MS US GOV AZ-1Y/MO
This Microsoft license provides access to Azure Government virtual machine resources, ensuring compliance and operational continuity for your organization's IT infrastructure for one year.
- License Term: Annual subscription for continuous access to Azure Government VM capacity.
- Platform: Enables deployment and operation of virtual machines within the secure Azure Government cloud.
- Compliance: Meets stringent regulatory requirements for US government entities and their partners.
- Capacity: Provides M16-8MS VM size, offering 16 vCPUs and 8 GiB RAM for demanding workloads.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Microsoft Azure Government virtual machine license subscription for the STANDARD_M16-8MS instance size, valid for one year. It grants the right to deploy and operate a specific virtual machine configuration within the Azure Government cloud environment, ensuring access to Microsoft's cloud infrastructure and services.
This license is designed for US government agencies and organizations that handle sensitive data and require a compliant cloud platform. It is suitable for IT Managers or IT Professionals managing on-premises or cloud-based infrastructure, providing a dedicated and secure environment for critical business applications and data.
- Azure Government Access: Provides entitlement to use Microsoft's secure cloud platform designed for US government workloads.
- VM Instance Entitlement: Grants rights to deploy and run the STANDARD_M16-8MS virtual machine size.
- Annual Subscription: Offers a predictable 1-year license term with recurring billing.
- Compliance Focused: Addresses the specific security and compliance needs of government entities.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures ongoing access to essential computing resources for business operations.
This annual subscription is the right choice for government-focused organizations needing compliant and secure Azure virtual machine capacity without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Government Workloads
Enable teams to deploy and operate virtual machines within the highly secure and compliant Azure Government cloud. This ensures that sensitive data and critical applications meet stringent regulatory requirements for US government entities.
government agencies, defense contractors, regulated industries, secure data processing, compliance-bound operations
Streamline Cloud Resource Provisioning
Streamline the process of acquiring and managing virtual machine capacity for government-specific IT projects. This subscription simplifies procurement and ensures timely access to the M16-8MS VM size for immediate deployment needs.
cloud adoption initiatives, IT modernization projects, project-based deployments, resource scaling, infrastructure management
Automate Compliance and Auditing
Automate adherence to US government compliance standards by utilizing a cloud platform specifically designed for these requirements. This license provides the foundation for maintaining audit trails and meeting regulatory obligations for your virtualized environments.
regulatory compliance, data sovereignty, security audits, risk management, government IT standards
Key Features
Azure Government Cloud Access
Provides a secure and compliant environment specifically designed for US government data and workloads.
STANDARD_M16-8MS VM Size
Offers a powerful virtual machine configuration with 16 vCPUs and 8 GiB RAM suitable for demanding applications.
1-Year Subscription Term
Ensures predictable costs and continuous access to cloud resources for a full year.
Microsoft Licensing
Grants the legal right to use the specified Azure Government VM resources, ensuring compliance.
US Gov Specific Compliance
Meets the rigorous security and compliance standards required by US federal, state, and local government entities.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is specifically designed for US government agencies and entities that require a compliant cloud environment to handle sensitive data and meet strict regulatory mandates like FedRAMP.
Defense & National Security
Organizations within the defense sector often handle classified or sensitive information, requiring the enhanced security and isolation provided by the Azure Government cloud platform.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations dealing with protected health information (PHI) must adhere to HIPAA and other regulations, making the compliant nature of Azure Government a critical factor for cloud deployments.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies often face strict regulatory oversight and data residency requirements, which can be met by utilizing the secure and compliant Azure Government cloud.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Government?
Azure Government is a separate cloud environment designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of US federal, state, and local government agencies. It provides access to Azure services within the United States.
What does the STANDARD_M16-8MS VM size offer?
The STANDARD_M16-8MS VM size provides 16 virtual CPUs and 8 GiB of RAM, making it suitable for a range of workloads including application servers, development/test environments, and smaller databases.
Is this license transferable?
Microsoft software licenses typically have specific terms regarding transferability. This subscription is tied to your Azure Government tenant for the duration of the term.
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.