Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_NC24 US GOV VA-3Y/MO
This 3-year subscription provides access to Microsoft's RI VM STANDARD_NC24 US GOV VA platform, enabling enhanced virtual machine performance and capabilities for government entities.
- License Term: A 3-year commitment ensures predictable costs and continuous access to the specified Microsoft virtual machine resources.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the STANDARD_NC24 configuration within Microsoft's government cloud environment, offering specific compute and memory resources.
- Compliance: Designed for US Government environments, helping meet regulatory and compliance requirements for sensitive data and operations.
- Cost Management: A subscription model provides a fixed cost over the term, simplifying budgeting and avoiding upfront capital expenditure for virtualized infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a 3-year subscription license for Microsoft's Reserved Instance (RI) Virtual Machine (VM) service, specifically the STANDARD_NC24 configuration within the US Government cloud environment. It grants the right to use these defined VM resources for the duration of the subscription, ensuring availability and performance for critical workloads.
This license is intended for businesses and government agencies that require dedicated, high-performance virtual machine capacity within a secure, compliant cloud infrastructure. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing cloud deployments, ensuring their organization has the necessary resources for applications, data processing, and operational continuity without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Reserved Instance Access: Guarantees access to specific VM compute and memory resources for the subscription term.
- US Government Compliance: Tailored for US Government cloud environments, meeting stringent security and regulatory standards.
- Predictable Costing: A 3-year subscription locks in pricing, simplifying financial planning and budget management.
- Performance Assurance: Provides consistent performance for demanding applications and workloads.
- Simplified Operations: Reduces the complexity of managing underlying physical infrastructure by utilizing cloud-based virtual machines.
This Microsoft RI VM subscription is the ideal solution for government entities and businesses needing reliable, compliant, and cost-effective virtual machine capacity for their critical operations.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Government Cloud Deployments
Enable teams to deploy and operate critical applications within a compliant US Government cloud environment. Streamline the procurement and management of dedicated virtual machine resources for sensitive government workloads.
government agencies, defense contractors, regulated entities, cloud infrastructure, secure environments
Optimize Cloud Spend for Predictable Workloads
Streamline budgeting by committing to a 3-year subscription for specific virtual machine capacity. Automate cost savings through reserved instance pricing, avoiding unexpected spikes in cloud expenditure.
financial planning, IT budget management, long-term cloud strategy, predictable resource needs
Ensure Consistent Application Performance
Enable teams to guarantee the performance of demanding applications by reserving specific NC24 VM instances. Support continuous operations with dedicated compute and memory resources, reducing latency and improving user experience.
high-performance computing, data analytics, mission-critical applications, sustained workloads
Key Features
Reserved Instance Commitment
Guarantees access to specific VM resources for 3 years, ensuring availability and predictable performance for your critical applications.
STANDARD_NC24 Configuration
Provides a defined level of compute and memory optimized for demanding workloads, suitable for complex processing tasks.
US Government Cloud Environment
Meets stringent security, compliance, and data residency requirements essential for government operations and sensitive data handling.
3-Year Subscription Term
Locks in pricing for three years, simplifying budgeting and offering cost predictability compared to pay-as-you-go models.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverages a leading cloud platform known for its reliability, scalability, and extensive ecosystem of services.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is specifically designed for the US Government cloud environment, ensuring compliance with stringent security standards and regulatory requirements critical for public sector operations.
Defense & National Security
The US Government cloud offers enhanced security and compliance features necessary for handling sensitive defense and national security data, making this license ideal for related organizations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Organizations in this sector often handle sensitive patient data and must adhere to strict regulations like HIPAA, which can be supported by the compliance features of the US Government cloud.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and data protection measures to comply with regulations like SOX and PCI DSS, which can be addressed by the secure infrastructure of the US Government cloud.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Reserved Instance (RI) for Azure VMs?
A Reserved Instance is a commitment to use specific Azure virtual machine resources for a 1- or 3-year term. This commitment allows Microsoft to offer you a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for those resources.
What does 'US GOV VA' signify?
This indicates the license is for the US Government cloud environment (US GOV) and pertains to a Virtual Machine (VA) service. This ensures compliance with specific government regulations and security standards.
Can this license be used by any business?
This specific license is tailored for the US Government cloud environment. While businesses may use Azure, this particular SKU is designed to meet the unique compliance and operational needs of government entities or organizations handling government data.
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.