Microsoft Azure D2 v4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure D2 v4 Virtual Machines provide scalable compute capacity for demanding business workloads, ensuring reliable performance for your critical applications.
- Scalable Compute: Access flexible virtual machine resources that can be scaled up or down based on your organization's evolving needs.
- Performance Optimized: Benefit from Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors, delivering high performance for general-purpose computing tasks.
- Cost Efficiency: Utilize a pay-as-you-go subscription model to manage cloud spending effectively and avoid upfront hardware investments.
- Global Availability: Deploy virtual machines in the US West 2 region, ensuring proximity to your users and data for reduced latency.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure D2 v4 Virtual Machines are general-purpose compute instances designed for a wide range of business applications. These VMs offer a balance of CPU, memory, and storage, powered by Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors, making them suitable for workloads like web servers, small to medium databases, and development/test environments.
Businesses with IT departments or dedicated IT professionals can utilize these virtual machines to host internal applications, manage data, or run development projects. They fit within a cloud-based infrastructure strategy, providing an alternative to on-premises hardware and offering the flexibility to adapt to changing business demands.
- Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL Processors: Experience consistent performance for general-purpose workloads.
- Flexible Configuration: Choose from various VM sizes to match your specific resource requirements.
- Pay-as-you-go Subscription: Optimize costs with a predictable monthly billing cycle.
- Azure Global Network: Deploy in a secure and reliable cloud environment with extensive global reach.
- High Availability Options: Configure for resilience and minimize downtime for critical applications.
Azure D2 v4 Virtual Machines offer SMB and mid-market teams a powerful, flexible, and cost-effective way to run their essential business applications in the cloud.
What This Enables
Deploying Web Servers and Application Front-ends
Enable teams to host public-facing websites or internal business applications. Streamline the deployment and scaling of web services to meet fluctuating user demand.
cloud-native applications, multi-tier architectures, customer-facing portals
Running Development and Test Environments
Automate the creation and teardown of development and testing environments for software projects. Streamline the software development lifecycle with readily available compute resources.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, application testing frameworks
Hosting Small to Medium Databases
Support business operations by hosting databases for internal applications or departmental use. Ensure data availability and performance for critical business information.
relational databases, data warehousing, business intelligence tools
Key Features
Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL Processors
Achieve consistent and high performance for general-purpose computing tasks, ensuring your applications run efficiently.
DDR4 Memory
Benefit from fast memory speeds that support demanding applications and improve overall system responsiveness.
Local SSD Storage Option
Experience low latency and high throughput for I/O intensive workloads when local SSD is configured.
Azure Virtual Network Integration
Securely connect your virtual machines to other Azure services and your on-premises network for a unified IT environment.
Subscription Billing
Manage IT costs effectively with a predictable monthly subscription, avoiding large upfront hardware investments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require reliable and scalable compute for trading platforms, risk analysis, and customer-facing applications, benefiting from Azure's performance and global reach.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and compliant infrastructure for patient management systems, research data, and administrative applications, where Azure's reliability is crucial.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can use these VMs for hosting ERP systems, supply chain management software, and operational analytics, improving efficiency and data processing.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies can deploy virtual machines for document management, client relationship management, and secure data storage, ensuring operational continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of the Azure D2 v4 Virtual Machines?
The Azure D2 v4 Virtual Machines are designed for general-purpose computing. They offer a balance of CPU, memory, and storage suitable for a wide range of business applications, including web servers, small to medium databases, and development/test environments.
What processor does the D2 v4 series use?
The D2 v4 series utilizes Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors, providing high performance and consistent compute capabilities for your workloads.
How is billing handled for these virtual machines?
These virtual machines are offered on a subscription basis, typically billed monthly. This pay-as-you-go model allows for flexible cost management and avoids large upfront capital expenditures.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.