Microsoft Azure D2 v4 Virtual Machines
Secure Microsoft Azure D2 v4 Virtual Machines to power your business applications with flexible and scalable compute resources, ensuring operational continuity.
- Access to Scalable Compute: Gain on-demand access to D2 v4 series virtual machines, allowing you to scale resources up or down based on your specific workload demands.
- Enhanced Performance: Benefit from the latest Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processor, offering high performance for demanding applications and workloads.
- Flexible Deployment: Utilize these virtual machines for a wide range of workloads, from development and testing to hosting critical business applications and databases.
- Cost Efficiency: Optimize your IT spending by paying only for the compute resources you consume, avoiding the capital expenditure of on-premises hardware.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure D2 v4 Virtual Machines provide a powerful and flexible cloud computing solution designed for businesses requiring reliable performance and scalability. This subscription-based licensing grants access to virtual machines equipped with the latest generation Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors, offering a balance of compute power and cost-effectiveness for a variety of business applications.
These virtual machines are ideal for IT Managers and Business Owners in SMB and mid-market companies who need to deploy and manage applications without the overhead of physical infrastructure. They fit seamlessly into existing Azure environments or can serve as the foundation for new cloud-native solutions, supporting everything from development and testing to hosting critical business services.
- Optimized Performance: Features Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors with a base frequency of 2.4 GHz and up to 3.4 GHz turbo frequency.
- Scalable Resources: Offers 8 vCPUs and 32 GiB of RAM, allowing for dynamic adjustment to meet fluctuating application demands.
- Azure Hybrid Benefit: Enables you to save by using your on-premises Windows Server and SQL Server licenses with Software Assurance.
- Premium SSD Storage: Supports Premium SSD storage for high-performance, low-latency disk I/O.
- Global Availability: Deployable across Azure's global network of data centers for proximity and resilience.
Empower your business with Azure D2 v4 Virtual Machines, offering enterprise-grade performance and flexibility without the enterprise-level costs for SMB and mid-market teams.
What This Enables
Deploying Business-Critical Applications
Enable teams to host essential business applications, such as CRM, ERP, or custom-built software, on a reliable and scalable cloud platform. Ensure high availability and performance for your core business operations.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, existing on-premises infrastructure, virtualized workloads
Development and Testing Environments
Streamline software development lifecycles by providing developers with on-demand access to powerful virtual machines for coding, testing, and staging. Accelerate release cycles and improve code quality.
agile development teams, CI/CD pipelines, application modernization projects, sandbox environments
Running Database Workloads
Automate the deployment and management of database servers, supporting SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and other relational databases. Optimize performance and ensure data integrity for your applications.
data-intensive applications, business intelligence platforms, transactional databases, data warehousing
Key Features
Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL Processor
Experience high-performance computing for demanding applications and faster processing times.
8 vCPUs and 32 GiB RAM
Scale your resources dynamically to match fluctuating application needs and avoid over-provisioning.
Azure Hybrid Benefit
Reduce costs by utilizing existing Windows Server and SQL Server licenses with Software Assurance.
Premium SSD Storage Support
Achieve low-latency, high-throughput disk performance for critical data and applications.
Global Azure Network
Deploy resources in close proximity to your users for improved performance and reduced latency.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and secure data processing, all of which are supported by the D2 v4 series' capabilities and Azure's security features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable infrastructure for electronic health records (EHR), medical imaging analysis, and research, benefiting from the scalability and uptime offered by Azure VMs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can leverage these VMs for running ERP systems, supply chain management software, and IoT data processing, enhancing operational efficiency and real-time monitoring.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies can utilize these virtual machines for document management systems, case management software, and secure client data storage, ensuring compliance and accessibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the D2 v4 series and other Azure VM series?
The D2 v4 series is optimized for general-purpose workloads, offering a good balance of compute, memory, and storage performance. It utilizes the latest Intel® Xeon® Platinum processors for enhanced efficiency compared to older generations.
Can I use my existing Windows Server licenses with these VMs?
Yes, through the Azure Hybrid Benefit, you can use your eligible on-premises Windows Server licenses with Software Assurance to significantly reduce costs when deploying Windows Server on Azure virtual machines.
How does the subscription billing work for these virtual machines?
These virtual machines are billed on a subscription basis, typically hourly or monthly, based on the resources you consume. You pay for what you use, providing cost flexibility compared to perpetual hardware investments.
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.