Microsoft Azure D4as v4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure D4as v4 Virtual Machines provide powerful, scalable compute resources designed for demanding workloads, offering flexible deployment options for your business.
- Scalable Compute: Access flexible virtual machine sizes to match your application needs.
- Optimized Performance: Benefit from Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors for demanding workloads.
- Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go subscription model for predictable cloud spending.
- Global Availability: Deploy in Azure's US West 2 region for localized performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure D4as v4 Virtual Machines are a series of cloud-based compute instances optimized for general-purpose workloads that require a balance of compute, memory, and I/O. These VMs are built on Azure's latest generation of hardware, featuring Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors, and offer high-performance local SSD storage for applications needing fast data access.
These virtual machines are ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies looking to run a wide range of business applications, from web servers and application servers to development and test environments. They fit into existing cloud strategies, providing a reliable and scalable platform without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL Processors: Delivers high performance for compute-intensive tasks.
- Local SSD Storage: Provides low latency and high throughput for applications requiring fast data access.
- Flexible Sizing: Choose from various VM sizes to precisely match your workload requirements.
- Pay-as-you-go Subscription: Offers predictable monthly billing for cloud resources.
- Azure Global Network: Deploy in a secure and reliable global infrastructure.
Azure D4as 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 reliable performance. Streamline operations by ensuring consistent availability and responsiveness for your core business functions.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, on-premises infrastructure modernization, virtualized workloads
Development and Testing Environments
Automate the creation and management of development and testing environments, allowing developers to quickly spin up and tear down resources. Streamline the software development lifecycle with readily available, high-performance compute instances.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, application prototyping, software testing cycles
High-Performance Computing Workloads
Support teams running compute-intensive tasks like data analytics, simulations, or rendering that require significant processing power and fast local storage. Accelerate complex calculations and data processing to gain faster insights and reduce project timelines.
data-intensive analytics, scientific simulations, media rendering, batch processing
Key Features
Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL Processors
Achieve superior performance for demanding applications and workloads, ensuring faster processing and execution times.
Local SSD Storage
Benefit from low-latency, high-throughput storage for applications that require rapid data access, improving overall application responsiveness.
Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
Automatically adjust the number of virtual machines to meet demand, ensuring application availability and optimizing costs.
Pay-as-you-go Subscription
Control cloud spending with a flexible subscription model that allows you to pay only for the resources you consume.
Azure Security Features
Leverage Azure's built-in security measures to protect your data and applications in the cloud.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and data processing, often with strict uptime and security requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can utilize these VMs for running ERP systems, supply chain management software, and IoT data processing, benefiting from scalable compute for operational efficiency.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need reliable platforms for document management, case management software, and client communication tools, benefiting from consistent performance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers can use these VMs for hosting Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, medical imaging analysis, and research applications, requiring secure and performant cloud infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D4as v4 series of Azure Virtual Machines?
The D4as v4 series are general-purpose virtual machines in Azure, optimized for workloads requiring a balance of compute, memory, and I/O. They are powered by Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors and feature local SSD storage for high performance.
What kind of workloads are best suited for D4as v4 VMs?
These VMs are ideal for web servers, application servers, development and test environments, small to medium databases, and other general-purpose computing tasks that benefit from fast local storage and strong CPU performance.
How does the subscription billing work for these VMs?
These virtual machines are offered on a subscription basis, meaning you pay for the compute resources you use on an hourly or monthly basis. This provides cost flexibility compared to purchasing and maintaining physical hardware.
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.