
Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_NV48S_V3 US GOV VA-1Y/MO
This Microsoft RI VM STANDARD_NV48S_V3 US GOV VA-1Y/MO provides annual licensing for specialized virtual machines tailored for US government agency virtual environments.
- Compliance Focused: Meets stringent US government regulatory and data residency requirements.
- Advanced VM Access: Unlocks capabilities of the NV48s_v3 series for demanding workloads.
- Annual Subscription: Predictable billing and license term for consistent IT budgeting.
- Secure Government Cloud: Operates within Microsoft's secure US Government cloud infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is an annual subscription license for Microsoft's Azure Reserved Instance (RI) Virtual Machines, specifically the STANDARD_NV48S_V3 series, designated for US Government (US GOV) environments. It grants access to a defined set of virtual machine resources for a one-year term, ensuring compliance with government cloud standards and providing predictable capacity for critical applications.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in US government agencies utilize this licensing to deploy and manage high-performance virtual machines. It fits within their existing Azure Government cloud infrastructure, enabling them to run specialized workloads like AI, machine learning, or complex simulations while maintaining strict adherence to security and data sovereignty mandates.
- Dedicated VM Capacity: Reserves specific NV48s_v3 virtual machine resources for consistent performance.
- US Government Compliance: Ensures adherence to data residency, security, and regulatory standards for government entities.
- Annual Commitment: Provides cost savings and predictable budgeting through a one-year subscription.
- Advanced Compute Power: Access to powerful hardware for demanding computational tasks.
- Microsoft Azure Government: Operates within a secure, isolated cloud environment designed for US government workloads.
This annual subscription is the ideal solution for US government organizations needing dedicated, compliant virtual machine capacity within Azure Government.
What This Enables
Enable High-Performance Government Workloads
Enable teams to deploy and run demanding applications such as AI, machine learning, and complex simulations. Streamline the provisioning of specialized virtual machines that meet stringent performance and security requirements for government operations.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, secure government networks, mission-critical applications
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Streamline adherence to US government data residency and security mandates by utilizing Azure Government cloud infrastructure. Automate compliance checks and reporting by leveraging Microsoft's certified government cloud services.
regulated environments, data sovereignty requirements, government IT infrastructure, compliance-driven operations
Optimize Cloud Spend and Predictability
Enable teams to secure discounted pricing through a one-year commitment for dedicated virtual machine capacity. Automate budget forecasting and prevent unexpected cost overruns by locking in resource rates.
budget-conscious IT departments, long-term IT planning, predictable operational expenses, resource reservation strategies
Key Features
Azure Reserved Instances (RI)
Commit to a one-year term for significant savings on virtual machine costs compared to pay-as-you-go pricing.
STANDARD_NV48S_V3 VM Series
Access powerful virtual machines equipped with high-performance CPUs and GPUs for demanding computational tasks.
US Government Cloud Environment
Operate within a secure, isolated cloud infrastructure designed to meet stringent US government compliance and data residency requirements.
Annual Subscription Term
Benefit from predictable billing and guaranteed resource availability for a full year, simplifying IT budget management.
Microsoft Azure Platform
Leverage a globally recognized and trusted cloud platform for reliability, scalability, and security.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is specifically designed for US government agencies, ensuring compliance with strict data residency, security, and regulatory standards required for public sector operations.
Defense & National Security
Provides a secure and compliant cloud environment necessary for handling sensitive defense and national security data and applications, meeting rigorous government mandates.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Enables government-funded healthcare initiatives or research institutions to leverage high-performance computing for medical research, AI-driven diagnostics, and secure patient data processing under government oversight.
Education & Research
Supports government-funded educational institutions and research bodies requiring powerful computing resources for scientific simulations, data analysis, and advanced academic projects within a compliant framework.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft Reserved Instance (RI)?
A Reserved Instance is a pricing model that allows you to commit to using a specific type of virtual machine for a one-year or three-year term in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This helps in optimizing cloud costs and ensuring resource availability.
What does 'US GOV' signify in this product name?
US GOV indicates that this license is specifically for deployment within Microsoft's Azure Government cloud, which is an isolated cloud environment designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of US federal, state, local, and tribal governments.
What kind of workloads are suitable for the NV48s_v3 VM series?
The NV48s_v3 VM series is optimized for graphics-intensive applications and workloads, including virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), remote visualization, AI, and machine learning training. Its powerful GPUs make it ideal for computationally intensive tasks.
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.