Microsoft Azure D4 v4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure D4 v4 Virtual Machines provide scalable and cost-effective compute resources for businesses needing reliable cloud infrastructure.
- Scalable Compute: Access flexible virtual machine resources that grow with your business demands.
- Cost Efficiency: Optimize operational expenses with pay-as-you-go pricing for virtualized environments.
- Performance: Utilize Intel Xeon E5 v4 processors for demanding workloads and applications.
- Global Availability: Deploy virtual machines in Microsoft's secure and compliant global data center network.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure D4 v4 Virtual Machines are general-purpose compute instances designed for a wide range of workloads. They offer a balance of compute, memory, and storage, making them suitable for applications like web servers, small to medium databases, and development/test environments. The D4 v4 series is optimized for performance and cost-effectiveness, providing a reliable foundation for your cloud operations.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize these virtual machines to host critical business applications, manage development environments, or run essential services. They integrate into existing Azure infrastructure, allowing for seamless deployment and management within a familiar cloud ecosystem.
- Intel Xeon E5 v4 Processors: Benefit from powerful and efficient processing for your applications.
- Balanced Resource Allocation: Optimized ratio of CPU to memory for general-purpose computing needs.
- Azure Hybrid Benefit: Reduce costs by using your existing on-premises Windows Server licenses.
- Premium SSD Storage Support: Achieve high-performance, low-latency storage for demanding applications.
- Global Azure Network: Deploy and manage resources across Microsoft's secure and reliable global infrastructure.
Azure D4 v4 Virtual Machines offer SMB and mid-market teams a powerful, flexible, and cost-effective solution for their cloud computing needs.
What This Enables
Deploying Web Servers and Application Frontends
Enable teams to host public-facing websites, internal web applications, and application frontends with reliable performance. Streamline the deployment and scaling of web services to meet fluctuating user demand.
cloud-native applications, multi-tier architectures, public-facing services, internal business portals
Running Development and Test Environments
Streamline the creation and management of development and testing environments for software projects. Automate the provisioning and de-provisioning of resources to accelerate the software development lifecycle.
agile development teams, CI/CD pipelines, software testing cycles, sandbox environments
Hosting Small to Medium Databases
Support business-critical databases with consistent performance and availability. Ensure data integrity and accessibility for applications relying on relational or NoSQL data stores.
relational databases, data warehousing, application backends, data analytics
Key Features
Intel Xeon E5 v4 Processors
Achieve faster processing speeds and improved efficiency for demanding applications.
Balanced CPU-to-Memory Ratio
Run general-purpose workloads effectively with optimized resource allocation.
Azure Hybrid Benefit
Reduce costs by utilizing existing Windows Server licenses for cloud deployments.
Premium SSD Storage Support
Experience high-performance, low-latency storage for critical applications and databases.
Global Azure Data Centers
Deploy resources close to your users for optimal performance and compliance with data residency requirements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require highly available and secure compute resources for trading platforms, customer portals, and risk management applications, often needing to meet strict regulatory compliance standards.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable infrastructure to support electronic health records (EHR), patient portals, and medical imaging systems, while adhering to HIPAA and other data privacy regulations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize cloud VMs for running enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, supply chain management software, and operational analytics, demanding consistent performance and uptime.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers need secure and scalable environments to host case management software, document management systems, and client communication tools, often with specific data handling requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the D4 v4 series and other Azure VM series?
The D4 v4 series offers a balance of compute and memory optimized for general-purpose workloads. It provides enhanced performance over previous generations and is designed for cost-effectiveness compared to memory-intensive or compute-intensive series.
Can I use this virtual machine for production workloads?
Yes, the D4 v4 series is suitable for a wide range of production workloads, including web servers, application servers, and small to medium databases, provided they fit within the instance's resource specifications.
What operating systems can I run on this virtual machine?
You can run various Windows Server versions and popular Linux distributions on Azure D4 v4 Virtual Machines. The specific OS image can be selected during the deployment process.
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.