Microsoft Azure D4 v4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure D4 v4 Virtual Machines provide scalable compute resources designed for demanding business workloads, offering enhanced performance and cost efficiency.
- Enhanced Performance: Experience improved CPU-to-memory ratios for faster application processing.
- Cost Efficiency: Optimize your cloud spend with pay-as-you-go subscription billing.
- Scalable Capacity: Easily adjust resources up or down to meet fluctuating business demands.
- Global Availability: Deploy your virtual machines in Microsoft's secure US West 2 data center region.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure D4 v4 Virtual Machines are general-purpose compute instances built on the latest generation of Azure hardware. They offer a balance of compute, memory, and storage, making them suitable for a wide range of business applications and workloads. This subscription provides access to the D4 v4 series, enabling you to run your critical applications with predictable performance.
These virtual machines are ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to deploy and manage applications without the overhead of physical hardware. They fit into existing cloud strategies, allowing for flexible scaling and integration with other Azure services for a complete IT infrastructure solution.
- Latest Generation Hardware: Built on Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL or newer processors.
- Optimized Performance: Features a 4:1 ratio of memory to vCPU for demanding applications.
- Flexible Storage: Supports Premium SSD and Standard SSD for fast, reliable data access.
- Global Data Centers: Available in Microsoft's secure and compliant US West 2 region.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable monthly costs for easy budgeting and financial planning.
Azure D4 v4 Virtual Machines offer SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade performance and flexibility for their critical business applications.
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 consistent performance and availability. Streamline operations by ensuring applications are accessible and responsive to user demands.
cloud-hosted applications, on-premises application modernization, hybrid cloud deployments, virtualized business services
Hosting Development and Test 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 readily available compute capacity.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, application testing frameworks, developer sandbox environments
Running Data Analytics and Reporting Workloads
Support data processing and analytics tasks by providing the necessary compute power for business intelligence tools and reporting engines. Enable teams to gain insights from their data more efficiently.
business intelligence platforms, data warehousing, reporting services, analytical databases
Key Features
Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processor
Experience high-performance computing for your most demanding applications and workloads.
4:1 memory to vCPU ratio
Benefit from enhanced performance for memory-intensive applications and faster data processing.
Premium SSD storage support
Achieve low-latency, high-throughput storage for critical applications and databases.
Azure global network
Deploy your virtual machines in a secure, compliant, and highly available global infrastructure.
Subscription-based licensing
Enjoy predictable monthly costs and easily scale resources up or down as your business needs change.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high availability and performance for trading platforms, risk management systems, and customer-facing applications, often needing to meet strict regulatory compliance standards.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable infrastructure to host Electronic Health Records (EHR), PACS systems, and patient portals, often subject to HIPAA compliance requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud resources for running ERP systems, supply chain management software, and production monitoring tools, demanding consistent uptime and performance.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers rely on secure and accessible platforms for case management, document storage, and client communication, often with specific data residency and security needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between D4 v4 and other Azure VM series?
The D4 v4 series offers a balance of compute and memory optimized for general-purpose workloads. It is built on newer hardware than previous generations, providing improved performance and efficiency for a wide range of business applications.
Can I use this virtual machine for any type of workload?
The D4 v4 series is designed for general-purpose workloads, including web servers, application servers, small to medium databases, and development/test environments. For highly specialized workloads like high-performance computing or memory-intensive analytics, other Azure VM series might be more suitable.
How does subscription billing work for Azure VMs?
Subscription billing means you pay a recurring fee, typically monthly, for the use of the virtual machine resources. This model provides predictable costs and allows you to scale your resources without large upfront capital 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.