Microsoft Azure D2as V4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure D2as V4 Virtual Machines provide scalable and flexible compute resources designed for a wide range of business workloads, offering enhanced performance for your critical applications.
- Scalable Compute: Access flexible virtual machine instances that can be resized to meet fluctuating demand.
- Performance Optimized: Benefit from hardware-based acceleration for storage and networking, improving application responsiveness.
- Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go subscription model allows for predictable budgeting and resource optimization.
- Global Availability: Deploy virtual machines in Microsoft's secure and reliable global data center network.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure D2as V4 Virtual Machines are part of a series designed for general-purpose workloads, offering a balance of compute, memory, and storage. These VMs feature AMD EPYC processors and local SSD storage, providing high performance for applications requiring fast I/O operations and consistent throughput.
Businesses of all sizes, from SMBs to enterprise departments, utilize these virtual machines to host applications, develop and test environments, run databases, and manage web servers. They integrate into existing IT infrastructure, providing a cloud-based alternative or extension to on-premises hardware without the need for extensive upfront investment.
- AMD EPYC Processors: Delivers strong performance for compute-intensive tasks.
- Local SSD Storage: Offers low latency and high IOPS for demanding applications.
- Flexible Sizing: Choose from various configurations to match specific workload requirements.
- Azure Networking: Integrates with Azure's secure and high-performance network infrastructure.
- Subscription Billing: Provides a predictable operational expense model for cloud resources.
Azure D2as 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 Business Critical Applications
Enable teams to host essential business applications, such as CRM, ERP, or custom-built software, ensuring high availability and performance. Streamline operations by providing a stable and scalable platform for your core business functions.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud deployments, virtualized server environments, business continuity planning
Running Development and Test Environments
Automate the provisioning and de-provisioning of development and testing environments, accelerating software release cycles. Enable teams to quickly spin up and tear down resources, reducing time spent on environment management.
agile development workflows, DevOps practices, software testing pipelines, application modernization projects
Hosting Web Servers and Application Backends
Streamline the deployment of web servers and application backends that require consistent performance and low latency. Support fluctuating user traffic by easily scaling compute resources up or down as needed.
public-facing websites, internal web applications, API services, microservices architectures
Key Features
AMD EPYC 7452P processors
Achieve high performance for compute-intensive workloads and general-purpose applications.
Local NVMe SSD storage
Experience low latency and high throughput for I/O intensive applications and databases.
DDR4 Memory
Benefit from ample memory capacity to support demanding applications and multitasking.
Azure Virtual Network Integration
Securely connect your virtual machines to other Azure resources and your on-premises network.
Subscription-based pricing
Manage IT costs effectively with a predictable operational expense model.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and secure data processing, benefiting from the D2as V4's balance of compute and fast local storage.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations often run complex simulation software, control systems, and data analytics that demand consistent performance and low latency, which the D2as V4 series can provide.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations manage sensitive patient data and require robust systems for electronic health records (EHR) and medical imaging analysis, benefiting from Azure's security and the VM's performance.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses utilize applications for inventory management, point-of-sale systems, and customer relationship management that require reliable and scalable compute resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D2as V4 series used for?
The D2as V4 series is designed for general-purpose workloads that require a balance of compute, memory, and storage. It is particularly well-suited for applications needing fast I/O operations and consistent throughput, such as web servers, application servers, and smaller databases.
What is the difference between D2as V4 and other Azure VM series?
The D2as V4 series utilizes AMD EPYC processors and local SSD storage, offering a cost-effective performance advantage for I/O-intensive workloads compared to some other general-purpose series. It provides a strong balance for a wide range of applications.
Can I resize a D2as V4 virtual machine?
Yes, you can resize D2as V4 virtual machines to accommodate changing workload demands. This flexibility allows you to scale resources up or down as needed, optimizing performance and cost.
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.