Microsoft SQL Database General Purpose Compute G4 VCore Subscription
This Microsoft SQL Database subscription provides General Purpose Compute G4 VCore resources for your US DOD Central region deployments, ensuring reliable database performance for a full year.
- License Term: Annual subscription for continuous access to Microsoft SQL Database G4 compute resources.
- Compute Resources: Enables General Purpose G4 VCore compute for single databases or elastic pools.
- Region Specific: Tailored for deployments within the US DOD Central region infrastructure.
- Compliance & Access: Ensures licensing compliance and unlocks essential database features for business operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a Microsoft SQL Database subscription providing General Purpose Compute G4 VCore resources, specifically licensed for use in the US DOD Central region for a one-year term. It enables businesses to deploy and manage single databases or elastic pools with dedicated compute capacity.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this subscription to power their critical business applications, ensuring their data is accessible and performant within a compliant Microsoft Azure environment.
- SQL Database Compute: Access to General Purpose G4 VCore compute for SQL databases.
- Flexible Deployment: Supports both single databases and elastic pools for varying workloads.
- Annual Subscription: Provides a full year of licensed access to the specified compute resources.
- US DOD Central Region: Optimized for and licensed for deployment within this specific Azure region.
- Feature Unlock: Grants entitlement to the features and capabilities associated with this compute tier.
This annual subscription is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market organizations needing predictable, compliant compute for their SQL databases in the US DOD Central region.
What This Enables
Enable Scalable Database Performance
Enable teams to deploy and manage single SQL databases or elastic pools with dedicated General Purpose G4 VCore compute. Streamline application performance by ensuring sufficient resources are available for fluctuating workloads.
cloud-native applications, data-driven business processes, multi-tier application architectures, Azure SQL deployments
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Automate licensing compliance for Microsoft SQL Database compute resources within the US DOD Central region. Maintain regulatory adherence and avoid potential penalties associated with unlicensed software usage.
regulated business environments, government contractor IT, secure cloud infrastructure, audit-ready operations
Support Business Critical Applications
Provide consistent and reliable compute capacity for core business applications that depend on Microsoft SQL. Protect against performance degradation and ensure uninterrupted service for end-users.
ERP systems, CRM platforms, custom business software, operational databases
Key Features
General Purpose G4 VCore Compute
Provides a balanced mix of compute and storage resources suitable for most common database workloads, ensuring good performance for everyday business needs.
Single Database or Elastic Pool Support
Offers flexibility to deploy resources for individual databases or manage a collection of databases with shared resources, optimizing cost and performance.
Annual Subscription Term
Ensures continuous access to licensed compute resources for a full year, simplifying renewal processes and providing predictable operational costs.
US DOD Central Region Specific
Guarantees that the licensing and deployment are compliant with the requirements and infrastructure of the specified Azure region.
Microsoft SQL Database Platform
Leverages a widely adopted and feature-rich database platform, ensuring compatibility with existing applications and access to a vast ecosystem of tools and expertise.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This subscription is specifically tailored for the US DOD Central region, aligning with the stringent compliance and security requirements often mandated for government and defense-related entities.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and performant databases to manage sensitive transactional data, making General Purpose compute a suitable choice for core banking and insurance applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on databases for production tracking, inventory management, and operational analytics, necessitating reliable compute resources to maintain efficiency and uptime.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations manage vast amounts of patient data that require secure, compliant, and consistently available database solutions for electronic health records and operational systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a General Purpose G4 VCore compute tier?
The General Purpose tier offers a balance of compute, memory, and I/O for a wide range of common database workloads. G4 VCore refers to a specific generation and type of virtual core used for compute.
What is an Elastic Pool?
An elastic pool is a cost-effective solution for managing multiple databases that have varying and unpredictable usage demands. It allows you to allocate a set amount of resources to the pool, which are shared by the databases within it.
Is this subscription transferable to other Azure regions?
This specific subscription is licensed for the US DOD Central region. Deployments in other regions may require different licensing or subscriptions.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.