Microsoft Azure D16a v4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure D16a v4 Virtual Machines provide scalable and flexible compute resources designed to meet the demands of modern business applications and workloads.
- Scalable Compute: Access powerful virtual machines that can be scaled up or down to match fluctuating workload requirements.
- Flexible Configuration: Utilize a range of CPU and memory options to optimize performance for specific applications.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrate with other Azure services for a unified cloud environment.
- Cost Efficiency: Pay only for the resources you consume, optimizing IT spend for your business.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure D16a v4 Virtual Machines are cloud-based compute instances offering a balance of performance and cost-effectiveness. These VMs are designed for general-purpose workloads, providing reliable access to computing power, memory, and storage for your business applications.
Businesses of all sizes, from growing SMBs to established mid-market companies, utilize Azure D16a v4 VMs to host critical applications, develop and test software, or run essential business services without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Optimized Performance: Benefit from the latest Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processor for demanding workloads.
- Flexible Sizing: Choose from various configurations to precisely match your application's needs.
- Azure Ecosystem: Connect with a vast array of Azure services including storage, networking, and databases.
- Global Availability: Deploy resources in Azure regions worldwide for low latency and high availability.
- Pay-as-you-go: Optimize your IT budget with flexible subscription-based billing.
Azure D16a v4 Virtual Machines offer SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade computing power and flexibility to drive business growth and efficiency.
What This Enables
Enable scalable application hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run business-critical applications with flexible compute resources. Streamline application delivery and ensure consistent performance for end-users.
cloud-native applications, web applications, internal business tools, development and testing environments
Support development and testing environments
Streamline the creation and management of development and testing environments with on-demand virtual machines. Automate the provisioning and de-provisioning of resources to accelerate software release cycles.
software development lifecycle, CI/CD pipelines, application testing, sandbox environments
Host databases and backend services
Enable teams to host databases and backend services that require consistent performance and availability. Automate scaling to handle fluctuating user loads and data processing demands.
relational databases, NoSQL databases, API backends, microservices architectures
Key Features
Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processor
Experience high performance for demanding CPU-intensive workloads and general-purpose computing.
DDR4 Memory
Benefit from fast memory speeds for improved application responsiveness and data processing.
Premium SSD Storage
Achieve low latency and high throughput for storage-intensive applications and databases.
Azure Networking
Leverage Azure's robust global network for secure and reliable connectivity.
Subscription Billing
Optimize IT expenditure with a flexible pay-as-you-go model for compute resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require highly available and secure platforms to run trading applications, customer management systems, and risk analysis tools, benefiting from Azure's scalability and compliance certifications.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust infrastructure to manage electronic health records, medical imaging, and patient portals, where data privacy and compliance with HIPAA are paramount.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can utilize these VMs for running enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, supply chain management software, and operational analytics to optimize production and logistics.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies can host case management software, document management systems, and client portals, ensuring secure access to sensitive data and efficient workflow management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D16a v4 series virtual machine?
The D16a v4 series is a generation of Microsoft Azure virtual machines optimized for general-purpose computing. They offer a balance of compute, memory, and storage with good performance for a wide range of business workloads.
What are the primary use cases for D16a v4 VMs?
These VMs are suitable for hosting web servers, application servers, databases, development and testing environments, and other general business applications that require reliable and scalable compute resources.
How does Azure VM licensing work?
Azure virtual machines typically include the operating system license. You pay for the compute resources consumed on a pay-as-you-go or reserved instance basis. Specific software licensing may be required depending on the applications you install.
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.