Microsoft RI VM, STD_NC12S_V3, US GOV AZ 3Y
This 3-year Microsoft Azure Government subscription provides access to Standard NC12s_v3 virtual machines, enabling secure and compliant cloud operations for US government entities.
- Coverage: Access to Microsoft Azure Government cloud infrastructure for US government workloads.
- Term: 3-year subscription commitment for predictable budgeting and sustained operations.
- Capacity: Standard NC12s_v3 VM instances offering a balance of compute and memory for demanding applications.
- Compliance: Designed to meet stringent US government regulatory and security requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a 3-year subscription for Microsoft Azure Government virtual machines, specifically the Standard NC12s_v3 size. It grants access to Microsoft's secure cloud platform tailored for US government agencies and their partners, ensuring data residency and compliance with relevant regulations.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in US government organizations utilize this subscription to deploy and manage critical applications, data analytics workloads, and development environments within a trusted cloud boundary. It provides the necessary compute resources and platform services to maintain operational continuity and meet specific governmental IT needs.
- Azure Government Access: Securely connect to Microsoft's dedicated cloud environment for US government.
- Standard NC12s_v3 Instances: Utilize virtual machines optimized for compute-intensive workloads.
- 3-Year Commitment: Lock in pricing and ensure availability for a defined period.
- Compliance Focused: Built to adhere to US government security and compliance mandates.
- Scalable Cloud Resources: Provision and manage virtual machines as needed for your operations.
This Azure Government subscription is ideal for US government entities needing a reliable, compliant, and cost-effective cloud platform for their critical workloads.
What This Enables
Deploying Compliant Government Applications
Enable teams to deploy and run critical government applications within a secure and compliant Azure Government environment. This ensures adherence to data residency and security mandates required for public sector workloads.
government agencies, defense contractors, public sector IT, cloud-native development, secure data processing
Migrating Sensitive Government Data
Organizations migrating sensitive government data to the cloud can utilize these VMs for secure storage and processing. The Azure Government platform provides the necessary controls to protect data integrity and meet regulatory requirements.
data migration projects, cloud modernization, secure data warehousing, compliance-driven moves
Managing High-Performance Government Workloads
Teams managing high-performance computing or data analytics workloads for government projects can leverage the NC12s_v3 instances. These VMs offer substantial compute power for complex simulations and analysis.
scientific research, big data analytics, simulation modeling, AI/ML development
Key Features
Azure Government Cloud Environment
Provides a dedicated, isolated cloud region for US government data and workloads, meeting strict compliance and security standards.
Standard NC12s_v3 VM Size
Offers a powerful combination of vCPUs, memory, and high-throughput networking ideal for compute-intensive applications and analytics.
3-Year Subscription Term
Ensures predictable costs and sustained access to resources, simplifying budgeting and long-term IT planning.
US Government Compliance Certifications
Meets stringent federal requirements such as FedRAMP High, DoD IL4, and others, reducing compliance overhead.
Microsoft Support and Management Tools
Access to Microsoft's extensive support network and management tools for efficient cloud operations.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
Azure Government is specifically designed to meet the stringent security, compliance, and data residency requirements of U.S. federal, state, and local government agencies.
Defense & National Security
This platform supports critical defense workloads and sensitive data, adhering to specific compliance standards like DoD IL4 and enabling secure operations for national security initiatives.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Organizations in this sector can leverage Azure Government for handling sensitive patient data (PHI) under HIPAA compliance, benefiting from the platform's secure infrastructure and data protection capabilities.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance providers that handle regulated data can utilize Azure Government to ensure compliance with financial regulations and maintain secure, reliable operations for their critical systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Government?
Azure Government is a dedicated cloud environment for U.S. federal, state, local, and tribal governments, and their partners. It provides the same enterprise-grade cloud services as Azure, but with enhanced security and compliance controls tailored for government workloads.
What does the STD_NC12S_V3 instance type offer?
The Standard NC12s_v3 virtual machine size is optimized for compute-intensive workloads, featuring Intel Xeon Platinum 8168 processors, a significant amount of RAM, and high-performance networking, making it suitable for AI, machine learning, and HPC tasks.
Why choose a 3-year subscription?
A 3-year subscription provides price predictability and ensures consistent access to your Azure Government resources over an extended period. This is beneficial for long-term projects and strategic IT planning, often at a more favorable rate than shorter terms.
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.