Microsoft RI VM, STD_M128, US GOV AZ 3Y
This Microsoft RI VM Standard M128 license provides access to essential virtual machine capabilities for US Government Azure deployments over a three-year term.
- License Term: Covers 3 years of access to Microsoft RI VM Standard M128 features.
- Environment Specific: Tailored for US Government Azure cloud deployments.
- Platform Access: Unlocks specific virtual machine capabilities and capacity.
- Compliance Focused: Designed to meet regulatory requirements for government entities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Microsoft Restricted Use (RI) Virtual Machine (VM) license, specifically the Standard M128 tier, designed for US Government Azure environments with a 3-year term. It grants access to a defined set of virtual machine resources and functionalities, ensuring your government operations can run efficiently and securely within the Azure cloud.
This license is intended for US Government agencies and organizations that utilize Azure for their IT infrastructure. It is suitable for IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for managing virtualized environments, ensuring compliance with government regulations, and optimizing cloud resource utilization for their own business operations.
- Defined VM Capacity: Provides access to the Standard M128 tier of virtual machine resources.
- US Government Azure: Optimized and licensed for deployment within US Government Azure regions.
- 3-Year Term: Secures licensing and access for a predictable three-year period.
- Feature Entitlement: Unlocks specific features and capabilities associated with the M128 VM tier.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet specific regulatory and compliance mandates for government IT.
Secure your US Government Azure VM environment with this 3-year Standard M128 license, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Government Cloud Deployments
Enable teams to deploy and manage virtual machines within the stringent security and compliance framework of US Government Azure. This ensures that sensitive government data and operations are hosted on authorized and properly licensed infrastructure.
government cloud environments, secure data processing, compliance-bound operations, virtualized infrastructure
Streamline VM Resource Provisioning
Streamline the process of acquiring and managing virtual machine capacity for government IT projects. This subscription model simplifies procurement and ensures predictable costs for essential compute resources over a three-year period.
cloud resource management, IT project scaling, predictable budgeting, subscription-based IT
Automate Compliance Checks
Automate the adherence to specific government regulations and Azure environment requirements through licensed access to approved VM configurations. This license confirms the software's suitability for restricted government use cases.
regulatory adherence, government IT standards, secure cloud configurations, authorized software usage
Key Features
Microsoft Restricted Use (RI) Licensing
Ensures software usage adheres to specific government or restricted use terms, maintaining compliance.
Standard M128 VM Tier
Provides a defined level of compute, memory, and storage resources suitable for many government workloads.
US Government Azure Environment
Optimized and licensed for deployment within secure Azure regions designed for government entities.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and guaranteed access to VM resources for an extended period, simplifying IT budgeting.
Platform Software License
Grants the legal right to use the specified virtual machine capabilities, avoiding licensing risks.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is explicitly designed for US Government Azure environments, directly addressing the compliance, security, and operational needs of public sector organizations.
Defense & National Security
Organizations within this sector require highly secure and compliant cloud infrastructure, making licenses tailored for US Government Azure deployments essential for their operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While not exclusively government, many healthcare providers and research institutions handle sensitive data requiring compliance with regulations like HIPAA, often leveraging government cloud offerings for enhanced security.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions often operate under strict regulatory frameworks and may utilize government cloud regions for specific workloads requiring elevated security and compliance assurances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft Restricted Use (RI) VM license?
A Restricted Use (RI) license from Microsoft typically applies to specific scenarios, often involving government or highly regulated environments. It grants the right to use certain software or services under specific conditions, ensuring compliance with contractual or regulatory requirements.
What does the 'STD_M128' designation mean?
STD_M128 refers to a specific tier or configuration within Microsoft's virtual machine offerings. 'STD' likely indicates Standard, and 'M128' denotes a particular size or capacity, likely related to memory (e.g., 128 GB RAM) and potentially vCPUs, defining the performance and scale of the virtual machine.
Why is this license specific to 'US GOV AZ'?
This designation means the license is intended for use within Microsoft Azure environments specifically provisioned for US Government customers. These environments have enhanced security controls and compliance certifications required for government data and operations.
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.