Microsoft VM DSV4 Series D8S V4 US Gov License
This Microsoft Azure Government license provides access to the DSv4 series D8S V4 virtual machines, ensuring your government workloads run on compliant and performant infrastructure for three years.
- License Term: Three-year subscription for predictable budgeting and uninterrupted service.
- Platform Access: Enables deployment of D8s v4 virtual machines within the Azure Government cloud environment.
- Compliance Focus: Specifically designed to meet the stringent regulatory and security requirements of US government entities.
- Feature Unlock: Grants access to the advanced capabilities and performance characteristics of the DSv4 series VMs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a three-year subscription license for Microsoft Azure Government's D8s v4 virtual machine series. It grants your organization the right to deploy and operate virtual machines within the secure Azure Government cloud, specifically utilizing the D8s v4 instance type, which offers a balance of compute, memory, and storage optimized for demanding workloads.
This license is intended for US government agencies and their partners who require a cloud environment that meets strict compliance standards, such as FedRAMP. It ensures that your critical applications and data are hosted on infrastructure designed for security and regulatory adherence, supporting essential government operations and services.
- Azure Government Compliance: Meets specific US government security and compliance mandates.
- DSv4 Series Performance: Access to virtual machines optimized for compute-intensive applications.
- Three-Year Term: Provides cost predictability and long-term operational planning.
- Subscription Billing: Simplifies budgeting with a recurring, predictable cost model.
- Dedicated Infrastructure: Ensures isolation and enhanced security for sensitive government data.
This Azure Government license is the ideal choice for public sector organizations needing secure, compliant, and performant cloud virtual machines for their critical operations.
What This Enables
Deploy Compliant Government Workloads
Enable teams to deploy and manage critical government applications and data within the secure Azure Government cloud. Ensure adherence to strict regulatory and security mandates for public sector operations.
government agencies, defense contractors, public sector IT, cloud compliance, secure data hosting
Maintain Regulatory Adherence
Streamline the process of meeting specific US government compliance standards, such as FedRAMP, for cloud-based services. Guarantee that your virtual machine deployments are audit-ready and meet all necessary security controls.
compliance management, risk mitigation, audit preparation, secure cloud environments
Optimize Performance for Sensitive Data
Automate the provisioning of high-performance virtual machines from the DSv4 series, optimized for compute-intensive government workloads. Ensure reliable and responsive access to essential services.
application performance, infrastructure optimization, secure computing, workload consolidation
Key Features
Azure Government Environment
Provides a dedicated cloud platform designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of US federal, state, and local governments.
DSv4 Series Virtual Machines
Offers enhanced performance with Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors, ideal for compute-intensive applications and demanding workloads.
Three-Year Subscription Term
Ensures cost predictability and long-term access to essential cloud resources, simplifying financial planning and operational continuity.
Microsoft Licensing
Grants legal entitlement to use the specified Microsoft software and services, ensuring compliance and avoiding potential licensing penalties.
US Gov Specific Compliance
Designed to meet specific regulatory needs of government entities, facilitating adherence to standards like FedRAMP.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This license is specifically designed for the US Government cloud, meeting stringent compliance and security requirements essential for public sector operations and data handling.
Defense & National Security
The isolated and highly secure nature of Azure Government is critical for defense contractors and agencies handling classified or sensitive national security information.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Organizations in this sector often handle sensitive patient data (PHI) and require cloud environments that comply with HIPAA and other health-related regulations, which Azure Government facilitates.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance providers must adhere to strict data protection and regulatory compliance standards, making the secure and compliant Azure Government platform a suitable choice for certain workloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Azure Government cloud?
Azure Government is a dedicated cloud environment for eligible US government agencies, departments, and partners. It is physically isolated from commercial Azure regions and adheres to strict security and compliance standards.
What are the benefits of the DSv4 series VMs?
The DSv4 series VMs offer a balance of compute, memory, and storage, powered by Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors. They are optimized for compute-intensive workloads and provide excellent performance for demanding applications.
What does a three-year subscription term mean?
A three-year subscription term means you are committing to use the license for a continuous period of three years from the activation date. This typically offers cost savings compared to monthly billing and ensures uninterrupted service.
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.