Microsoft RI VM STD NC6S V3 US GOV IA 3Y
This 3-year subscription provides access to Microsoft RI VM STD NC6S V3, specifically licensed for US Government IA environments, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
- License Term: Covers a 3-year period, providing predictable budgeting and long-term access to virtual machine resources.
- Platform Specificity: Tailored for US Government IA (Information Assurance) environments, meeting stringent security and compliance requirements.
- Resource Allocation: Enables the deployment and operation of virtual machines with the STD NC6S V3 instance type, offering specific compute and memory configurations.
- Compliance Assurance: Facilitates adherence to US Government regulations and security standards for cloud-based infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Microsoft's Reserved Instance (RI) Virtual Machine (VM) service, specifically the STD NC6S V3 instance type, designated for US Government Information Assurance (IA) environments. It grants the right to use these resources for the specified term, ensuring predictable costs and availability for critical workloads.
This licensing is designed for US Government entities and their contractors who require dedicated, compliant virtual machine capacity. It fits within an organization's IT infrastructure strategy by providing a cost-effective and secure way to run applications and services on Azure Government, meeting specific regulatory and security mandates.
- Dedicated VM Capacity: Secures a specific VM instance type (STD NC6S V3) for the duration of the subscription.
- Cost Optimization: Offers a predictable, often discounted, rate compared to pay-as-you-go for consistent workloads.
- US Government Compliance: Meets the specific security and regulatory requirements of US Government IA environments.
- Subscription Term: Provides a fixed 3-year commitment, simplifying procurement and budgeting.
- Azure Government Access: Enables deployment within the Azure Government cloud, designed for sensitive government data and workloads.
This 3-year US Government IA subscription is ideal for organizations needing compliant, cost-effective Azure VM capacity for their critical operations.
What This Enables
Enable Compliant Government Workloads
Enable teams to deploy and operate critical applications and services within the Azure Government cloud, meeting stringent US Government IA security and compliance mandates. This ensures that sensitive data is handled according to regulatory requirements, maintaining operational integrity.
government agencies, defense contractors, cloud deployments, secure environments, compliance-driven IT
Optimize Cloud Spend for Government IT
Streamline cloud expenditure by securing a 3-year commitment for specific Azure VM instances, offering predictable costs and potential savings over pay-as-you-go models. This allows for better financial planning and resource allocation for essential government IT services.
budget-conscious IT departments, long-term cloud strategy, predictable resource needs, financial planning
Ensure Continuous VM Availability
Automate the reservation of specific compute resources, guaranteeing availability of the STD NC6S V3 VM type for essential government operations. This prevents service disruptions and ensures that critical systems remain accessible to authorized users.
mission-critical applications, business continuity planning, high-availability requirements, infrastructure resilience
Key Features
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term cost predictability and secures capacity for critical government workloads.
US Government IA Specificity
Ensures compliance with stringent security and regulatory requirements for government data and operations.
STD NC6S V3 Instance Type
Offers specific compute and memory configurations suitable for demanding government applications.
Reserved Instance Pricing
Optimizes cloud spend through predictable, often discounted, rates compared to on-demand pricing.
Azure Government Cloud Access
Enables deployment within a secure cloud environment designed for sensitive government information.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is specifically designed for US Government Information Assurance (IA) environments, directly addressing the stringent compliance, security, and data handling requirements mandated for public sector entities.
Defense & National Security
Organizations within this sector require highly secure and compliant cloud infrastructure, making this US Government IA-specific Azure VM license essential for protecting sensitive defense-related data and operations.
Intelligence & Security Agencies
Agencies handling classified or sensitive information must operate within environments that meet rigorous IA standards, which this Azure Government license explicitly supports.
Regulated Industries with Government Contracts
Companies in sectors like finance or healthcare that hold government contracts and handle sensitive data often need to meet IA compliance, making this license a suitable option for their Azure deployments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Microsoft Reserved Instance (RI) VM?
A Reserved Instance VM is a commitment to use a specific type of virtual machine on Azure for a set term (e.g., 1 or 3 years) in exchange for a significant discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This license is for such a commitment.
Why is 'US GOV IA' important for this license?
This designation means the license and the underlying Azure services are specifically configured and certified to meet the strict security and compliance standards required by US Government Information Assurance (IA) regulations for handling sensitive data.
What does STD NC6S V3 refer to?
STD NC6S V3 refers to a specific Azure virtual machine size and series. The 'NC' series is optimized for compute-intensive workloads, and 'S' often indicates storage optimization, while 'V3' denotes the generation. This particular SKU provides a defined amount of vCPUs, RAM, and potentially GPU resources.
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.