Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_M8MS US GOV VA-1Y/MO
This Microsoft Azure Government virtual machine subscription provides secure, compliant cloud infrastructure for US government entities for one year.
- Compliance Focused: Built on Azure Government infrastructure, meeting stringent US federal, state, and local government compliance requirements.
- Scalable Capacity: Access to M8MS virtual machine resources, offering significant memory and processing power for demanding workloads.
- Annual Subscription: Provides predictable costs and ensures continuous access to essential cloud services for a full year.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees access to critical IT resources, minimizing downtime and supporting uninterrupted government operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a one-year subscription for Microsoft Azure Government virtual machines, specifically the STANDARD_M8MS instance type, designated for US government entities. It unlocks access to a powerful virtual machine environment within the secure Azure Government cloud, designed to meet the unique compliance and security needs of public sector organizations.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in US government agencies and related organizations utilize this subscription to deploy and manage mission-critical applications, data processing, and secure workloads. It fits within their existing cloud strategy, providing a dedicated and compliant platform for sensitive government data and operations.
- Azure Government Access: Provides entry into the isolated Azure Government cloud environment.
- STANDARD_M8MS Instance: Offers a specific virtual machine size with substantial memory and compute resources.
- US Government Focus: Tailored for US federal, state, and local government compliance needs.
- Annual Commitment: Secures resources and pricing for a 12-month period.
- Platform Licensing: Grants the right to use the specified virtual machine resources under subscription.
This annual subscription is ideal for US government organizations needing a compliant and powerful virtual machine solution without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
What This Enables
Deploying Compliant Government Workloads
Enable teams to deploy mission-critical applications and sensitive data processing within the secure Azure Government cloud. Streamline adherence to stringent US federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
government agencies, defense contractors, public sector IT departments, cloud-native deployments
Ensuring Data Residency and Security
Protect sensitive government data by ensuring it resides within the physically isolated Azure Government network. Automate security controls and access management to meet specific compliance mandates.
secure data environments, regulated workloads, compliance-audited systems, cloud security posture management
Scaling for Demanding Public Sector Applications
Support high-performance computing, large-scale data analytics, or complex simulation workloads with the M8MS instance's substantial memory and processing power. Streamline resource provisioning for fluctuating public sector demands.
high-performance computing, big data analytics, scientific research, large-scale simulations
Key Features
Azure Government Cloud Environment
Provides a secure, isolated cloud platform designed to meet the stringent compliance requirements of US federal, state, and local governments.
STANDARD_M8MS Virtual Machine Instance
Offers significant memory and compute resources, ideal for memory-intensive applications and demanding workloads.
1-Year Subscription Term
Ensures predictable costs and continuous access to cloud resources for a full fiscal or calendar year, simplifying budgeting and procurement.
US Government Compliance Focus
Built to satisfy specific regulatory mandates and data residency requirements crucial for public sector operations.
Platform Licensing Model
Grants the right to utilize the specified virtual machine capacity under a subscription basis, avoiding large upfront capital expenditures.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service is specifically designed for US government entities, offering the necessary compliance, security, and data residency required for public sector operations and sensitive data.
Defense & National Security
Organizations within the defense sector require highly secure and compliant cloud environments to handle classified or sensitive information, which Azure Government provides.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers and related organizations often handle protected health information (PHI) and must comply with HIPAA, making the secure and compliant nature of Azure Government a critical factor.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies manage sensitive customer data and are subject to strict regulatory oversight, benefiting from the security and compliance controls offered by Azure Government.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_M8MS US GOV VA-1Y/MO?
This is a one-year subscription for a Microsoft Azure Government virtual machine instance (STANDARD_M8MS) specifically for US government entities. It provides access to cloud computing resources within the secure Azure Government environment.
Who is this subscription intended for?
This subscription is intended for US federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as organizations that handle government data and must comply with specific government regulations and security standards.
What are the benefits of using Azure Government?
Azure Government offers enhanced security, compliance with US government regulations (like FedRAMP), data residency within the US, and an isolated environment separate from public cloud instances.
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.