Microsoft Azure D2AS v4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure D2AS v4 Virtual Machines provide a powerful and flexible cloud computing platform designed to meet the demands of modern business applications.
- Scalable Compute: Access on-demand virtual machines that can be resized to match fluctuating workload requirements.
- Flexible Deployment: Coverage for deploying Windows or Linux operating systems and custom applications in the Azure cloud.
- Performance Optimization: Protection against performance bottlenecks with hardware-accelerated networking and storage.
- Cost Efficiency: Entitlement to pay-as-you-go pricing models, optimizing IT spend for your business.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure D2AS v4 Virtual Machines are cloud-based compute resources offering a balance of CPU, memory, and storage for a wide range of business workloads. These VMs are built on the Azure infrastructure, providing reliable and accessible computing power for your applications and services.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market companies utilize these virtual machines to host critical business applications, develop and test software, or run data analytics. They fit into cloud-based or hybrid IT environments, offering a scalable alternative to on-premises hardware.
- Optimized Performance: Features like Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors and local SSD storage accelerate application performance.
- Versatile Workloads: Suitable for a broad spectrum of applications, including web servers, application servers, and small to medium databases.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Azure services for enhanced functionality and management.
- Cost Management: Offers flexible subscription-based billing, allowing for predictable IT expenditure.
- Global Availability: Deployable across multiple Azure regions for proximity to users and disaster recovery planning.
Azure D2AS v4 VMs offer SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade computing power with the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of the cloud.
What This Enables
Deploying Business-Critical Applications
Enable teams to host and run essential business applications, such as CRM, ERP, or custom-built software, with reliable performance and uptime. Streamline operations by ensuring your core business functions are accessible and performant in the cloud.
cloud-hosted applications, business process automation, on-demand scaling, hybrid cloud environments
Development and Testing Environments
Automate the creation and management of development and testing environments, allowing developers to quickly provision and deprovision resources. Streamline the software development lifecycle with flexible and cost-effective sandbox environments.
agile development, CI/CD pipelines, software testing, rapid prototyping
Data Analytics and Processing
Support data analytics workloads and batch processing tasks with scalable compute power. Enable teams to analyze large datasets and derive insights without significant upfront hardware investment.
big data processing, business intelligence, data warehousing, machine learning experimentation
Key Features
Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL Processors
Provides high-performance computing power for demanding applications and workloads.
Local SSD Storage
Offers low-latency storage access, accelerating application responsiveness and data retrieval.
Hardware-Accelerated Networking
Ensures high throughput and low latency for network-intensive applications.
Pay-as-you-go Subscription
Allows for flexible cost management, paying only for the resources consumed.
Azure Global Infrastructure
Enables deployment in various regions for proximity to users and disaster recovery strategies.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and secure data processing, aligning with the capabilities of the D2AS v4 series.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can utilize these VMs for running production management software, IoT data processing, and supply chain analytics, benefiting from scalable compute power.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations can deploy applications for patient management, medical imaging analysis, and research data processing, requiring reliable and performant cloud resources.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses can host e-commerce platforms, inventory management systems, and customer analytics tools, benefiting from the scalability and performance of Azure VMs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D2AS v4 series best suited for?
The D2AS v4 series is optimized for compute-intensive workloads that benefit from fast local storage and high network throughput. This includes web servers, application servers, and small to medium databases.
Can I run Windows and Linux on these VMs?
Yes, Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines support both Windows and Linux operating systems, allowing you to deploy the environment that best suits your application needs.
How does the subscription billing work?
You are billed based on the compute resources you consume. This pay-as-you-go model provides flexibility and cost control, allowing you to scale resources up or down as needed.
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.