
Microsoft VM DDSV4 SERIES-D8DS V4 USGOV VA 3Y
This 3-year subscription provides access to Microsoft Azure Government D8ds v4 series virtual machines, ensuring compliant and scalable cloud infrastructure for US government entities.
- Compliance Assurance: Meets stringent US government security and data residency requirements.
- Scalable Performance: D8ds v4 series offers a balance of compute and memory for demanding workloads.
- Cost Predictability: A 3-year term provides stable budgeting and avoids unexpected price increases.
- Azure Government Access: Enables deployment within Microsoft's secure, isolated cloud environment for government.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Microsoft Azure Government D8ds v4 series virtual machines, specifically designed for US government agencies and their partners. It unlocks access to a powerful compute and memory configuration within the Azure Government cloud, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in US government organizations utilize these virtual machines to host critical applications, databases, and development environments. This subscription fits within their existing Azure Government deployments, providing a dedicated and secure platform for sensitive data and operations.
- Dedicated Azure Government Environment: Operates within Microsoft's secure cloud infrastructure for US government entities.
- Optimized Performance: D8ds v4 series offers a strong balance of vCPUs and RAM for general-purpose workloads.
- 3-Year Subscription Term: Locks in pricing and ensures continuous access for a defined period.
- Compliance Focused: Built to meet the security and regulatory demands of US government IT.
- Scalable Resource Allocation: Provides specific compute and memory resources for predictable performance.
This Azure Government VM subscription is ideal for US government organizations needing a compliant, performant, and budget-predictable cloud solution for their critical workloads.
What This Enables
Deploying Compliant Government Applications
Enable teams to deploy and run applications that require adherence to strict US government data handling and security standards. This ensures that sensitive government data is processed and stored within a certified cloud environment.
cloud-native deployments, secure application hosting, data residency requirements, government IT infrastructure
Hosting Mission-Critical Government Databases
Streamline the hosting of essential government databases, ensuring high availability and performance for critical operations. This provides a reliable platform for managing sensitive government information.
database consolidation, high-availability configurations, secure data storage, government operations support
Supporting Government Development and Testing
Automate the provisioning of secure development and testing environments for government projects. This allows development teams to work efficiently within a compliant sandbox, accelerating project timelines.
devops pipelines, secure testing environments, government project lifecycles, cloud development platforms
Key Features
Azure Government Cloud
Operates within a dedicated, isolated cloud environment designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of US government agencies.
D8ds v4 Series VMs
Provides a balanced configuration of Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL v.CPU, local SSD storage, and memory for demanding general-purpose workloads.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to resources, simplifying budgeting and ensuring long-term operational stability.
Microsoft Compliance Certifications
Helps organizations meet various government mandates and standards, reducing the burden of compliance audits and risk.
Scalable Compute and Memory
Allows organizations to scale resources as needed for specific workloads, ensuring optimal performance without overprovisioning.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service is specifically designed for US government entities, offering the necessary compliance certifications (FedRAMP High, ITAR, etc.) and security controls required for handling sensitive government data and operations.
Defense & National Security
Provides a secure and compliant platform for defense contractors and agencies to host mission-critical applications and sensitive data, meeting stringent security protocols and data residency requirements.
Intelligence Agencies
Offers an isolated and highly secure cloud environment essential for intelligence operations, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity in compliance with national security directives.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While primarily for government, certain government-funded healthcare initiatives or research projects may leverage Azure Government for its enhanced security and compliance, particularly for sensitive health data under specific regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Azure Government cloud?
Azure Government is a separate instance of Microsoft Azure services designed to meet the unique and evolving needs of US government agencies. It provides a physically isolated cloud environment with enhanced security and compliance controls.
What does the D8ds v4 series offer?
The D8ds v4 series virtual machines are optimized for general-purpose workloads, offering a strong balance of vCPUs, memory, and local SSD storage for applications requiring fast I/O and consistent performance.
Is this subscription transferable?
Software licenses and cloud subscriptions are typically tied to the purchasing entity and cannot be transferred to another organization. Specific terms should be reviewed at the time of purchase.
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.