Microsoft Azure D4as V4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure D4as V4 Virtual Machines provide powerful, scalable compute resources designed for demanding business workloads, offering enhanced performance for your core applications.
- Scalable Compute: Access flexible virtual machine instances that can be resized to meet fluctuating application demands.
- Optimized Performance: Benefit from hardware-accelerated features and fast local storage for demanding applications.
- 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 Azure data centers worldwide.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure D4as V4 Virtual Machines are a series of cloud-based compute instances optimized for memory-intensive and compute-intensive workloads. These VMs offer a balance of CPU, memory, and fast local SSD storage, making them suitable for a wide range of enterprise applications and development environments.
Businesses seeking to run critical applications, host databases, or develop and test software in a flexible, on-demand environment will find these virtual machines ideal. They integrate into existing Azure infrastructure, providing a familiar platform for IT managers and professionals managing cloud resources for their organization's operations.
- High-Performance Compute: Equipped with AMD EPYC 7452 processors for demanding workloads.
- Fast Local Storage: Includes NVMe SSDs for low-latency data access and high I/O operations.
- Flexible Sizing: Available in various configurations to match specific application resource requirements.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Azure services for networking, storage, and security.
- Subscription Billing: Offers a predictable monthly subscription for managing cloud spend.
Azure D4as V4 Virtual Machines empower SMB and mid-market companies to achieve enterprise-grade performance and scalability without the overhead of physical hardware.
What This Enables
Enable High-Performance Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run memory-intensive and compute-intensive business applications with enhanced performance. Streamline application delivery by leveraging fast local SSD storage for critical data access.
cloud-native applications, business process applications, data analytics platforms, development and testing environments
Support Large Database Deployments
Support the hosting of large, demanding databases that require significant memory and fast I/O operations. Automate the scaling of database resources to accommodate growing data volumes and user loads.
transactional databases, data warehousing, business intelligence platforms, CRM systems
Accelerate Development and Testing Cycles
Streamline development and testing processes by providing on-demand access to powerful virtual machines. Enable teams to quickly provision and de-provision environments, reducing time-to-market for new features.
software development lifecycles, CI/CD pipelines, application testing frameworks, staging environments
Key Features
AMD EPYC 7452 Processors
Achieve superior performance for compute-intensive tasks and demanding applications.
NVMe SSD Local Storage
Experience significantly reduced latency and higher throughput for data-intensive operations.
Flexible VM Sizes
Right-size your compute resources to match application needs and optimize costs.
Azure Global Network
Deploy applications close to your users for improved responsiveness and reliability.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from predictable monthly costs and avoid large upfront capital expenditures.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and large-scale data processing, often with strict uptime and security requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use virtual machines for running complex simulations, managing IoT data, and hosting enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that demand significant compute power and fast data access.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations utilize these VMs for processing large medical imaging files, running genomic sequencing analysis, and hosting electronic health record (EHR) systems that require both performance and data integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies often handle large document repositories, complex case management software, and require reliable performance for client-facing applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D4as V4 series best suited for?
The D4as V4 series is optimized for memory-intensive and compute-intensive workloads. This includes applications like relational database servers, in-memory caches, and analytics workloads that benefit from high CPU performance and fast local storage.
How does this differ from other Azure VM series?
The D4as V4 series utilizes AMD EPYC processors and offers a balance of CPU, memory, and fast local SSD storage, distinguishing it from Intel-based series or those focused purely on compute or memory.
Can I use this for general business applications?
Yes, while optimized for demanding workloads, these VMs can effectively run a wide range of general business applications, providing a robust and scalable platform.
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.