Pricing Factors of Azure Government Cloud
The pricing of Azure Government cloud is determined by a variety of factors :
- Service Type: It depends on the type and amount of services used, such as computing, storage, networking, and security services.
- Usage: Pricing for each service varies based on usage, such as the amount of data storage, data transfer, or processing power needed.
- Level of Support: It offers different support levels, such as basic, standard, and premium, which can impact the pricing of the services. The higher the support level, the higher the cost.
- Contract Length: Longer contract length provides greater discounts on the usage of Azure Government services and effectively reduces the cost.
- Region: The pricing of Azure Government varies based on the region or location where the services are used.
What is Azure Government?
Azure Government is a cloud service in Microsoft Azure that is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of US government agencies and their partners. It is a secure and isolated cloud environment that adheres to strict government standards, including FedRAMP High and ITAR compliance.
Azure Government provides a highly secure and reliable cloud platform that is suitable for sensitive data of government agencies, such as law enforcement, defense, and healthcare sectors. Azure Government is managed and operated by screened US persons which include dedicated data centers and networks.