Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_M208-52MS_V2 US GOV VA-3Y/MO
This Microsoft RI VM STANDARD license provides essential virtual machine capabilities for US Government entities, ensuring compliance and operational continuity for a three-year term.
- License Term: Three-year subscription for predictable budgeting and uninterrupted service.
- Platform: Enables deployment and management of virtual machines on Microsoft's Azure Government cloud.
- Compliance: Tailored for US Government regulatory requirements, ensuring data residency and security standards.
- Capacity: Provides access to the M208-52MS_V2 VM size, offering significant compute and memory resources.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Microsoft Reserved Instance (RI) Virtual Machine license subscription specifically designed for US Government entities. It grants the right to use a defined virtual machine size (M208-52MS_V2) on Microsoft Azure Government for a three-year term, offering a cost-effective and compliant solution for government workloads.
IT Managers and IT Professionals within US Government agencies utilize this license to deploy and manage critical applications and services. It fits within their existing Azure Government environment, providing dedicated virtual machine capacity without the need for upfront capital expenditure on hardware, while ensuring adherence to stringent government IT policies and security mandates.
- Dedicated VM Capacity: Access to the M208-52MS_V2 VM size for demanding government workloads.
- Three-Year Term: Predictable costs and commitment for long-term operational planning.
- Azure Government Compliance: Meets specific security and data residency requirements for US public sector.
- Cost Savings: Reserved Instances offer significant savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent workloads.
- Subscription Billing: Manageable monthly billing simplifies financial oversight and budgeting.
This Microsoft VM license is the ideal choice for US Government organizations seeking compliant, cost-effective, and scalable virtual machine resources for their critical operations.
What This Enables
Enable Compliant Government Workloads
Enable teams to deploy critical government applications and services within the secure Azure Government cloud. Streamline adherence to federal data residency and security mandates through a pre-defined licensing agreement.
government agencies, cloud deployments, regulatory compliance, virtual machine usage, subscription licensing
Optimize Cloud VM Costs
Streamline budgeting by committing to a three-year term for specific VM capacity, significantly reducing costs compared to pay-as-you-go models. Automate cost management by locking in rates for predictable, long-term workloads.
stable workloads, predictable usage, financial planning, cloud cost optimization, subscription services
Ensure Operational Continuity
Support continuous operations by securing dedicated VM resources for essential government functions. Protect against service disruptions by having guaranteed access to the M208-52MS_V2 VM size for the duration of the subscription.
mission-critical applications, business continuity, dedicated resources, long-term infrastructure, cloud services
Key Features
Microsoft Azure Government Platform
Provides a secure and compliant cloud environment tailored to the specific needs of US Government entities.
Reserved Instance (RI) Pricing
Offers significant cost savings over pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent, long-term VM usage.
M208-52MS_V2 VM Size
Grants access to a powerful virtual machine configuration suitable for demanding government applications and workloads.
Three-Year Subscription Term
Ensures predictable costs and uninterrupted service for long-term IT planning and budgeting.
Monthly Billing
Simplifies financial management with predictable, recurring subscription payments.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is specifically designed for the Azure Government cloud, meeting stringent federal, state, and local compliance standards, data residency requirements, and security protocols essential for public sector operations.
Defense & National Security
Provides a secure, compliant, and dedicated cloud environment that meets the rigorous security certifications and data handling requirements necessary for defense and national security agencies.
Intelligence Agencies
Offers the necessary security controls, data isolation, and compliance frameworks required by intelligence agencies to process and store sensitive information within a government-specific cloud.
Public Education & Research
Enables educational institutions and research bodies within the public sector to access compliant cloud resources for their operations, research projects, and administrative functions, adhering to government IT policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft Reserved Instance (RI)?
A Reserved Instance is a pricing model where you commit to using a specific amount of compute capacity (like a VM size) for a one or three-year term in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This license is for an RI on the Azure Government platform.
Why is this license specific to US Government?
This license is designed for the Azure Government cloud, which adheres to strict US federal, state, and local government regulations regarding data residency, security, and compliance. It ensures your deployments meet these specific requirements.
What does the M208-52MS_V2 VM size offer?
The M208-52MS_V2 is a specific virtual machine size within Azure Government, offering a defined amount of vCPUs, memory, and potentially other resources optimized for certain types of workloads. The exact specifications can be found in Microsoft's Azure documentation.
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.