Microsoft Azure D4DS v4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure D4DS v4 Virtual Machines provide scalable and flexible compute resources designed for demanding workloads, offering enhanced performance for your business applications.
- Enhanced Performance: Experience improved processing power and memory for critical applications.
- Scalable Compute: Easily adjust resources up or down to meet fluctuating business demands.
- Flexible Deployment: Deploy virtual machines in the US West 2 region for optimal latency and availability.
- Cost Efficiency: Pay only for the resources you consume with a subscription billing model.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure D4DS v4 Virtual Machines are a series of cloud-based compute instances offering a balance of compute, memory, and storage. These VMs are designed for general-purpose workloads that require more power than standard instances, such as web servers, small to medium databases, and development test environments.
This offering is 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 cloud migration strategies, disaster recovery plans, and application hosting needs within a secure and reliable Azure environment.
- Durable Storage: Utilizes Premium SSD storage for consistent I/O performance.
- Optimized Networking: Enhanced network bandwidth for improved application responsiveness.
- Flexible Sizing: Available in various configurations to match specific workload requirements.
- Global Availability: Deployable across multiple Azure regions, including US West 2.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable monthly costs based on resource consumption.
Azure D4DS v4 VMs offer SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade computing power and flexibility, simplifying IT infrastructure management.
What This Enables
Enable Scalable Web Application Hosting
Enable teams to deploy and scale web applications that require consistent performance and availability. Streamline the deployment process for new web services and manage traffic fluctuations efficiently.
cloud-native applications, multi-tier architectures, public-facing websites
Support Business-Critical Databases
Support the operation of essential business databases, ensuring reliable data access and processing. Automate performance tuning and resource allocation to maintain optimal database health.
relational databases, data warehousing, backend services
Facilitate Development and Testing Environments
Enable development teams to quickly provision and de-provision environments for coding, testing, and staging. Streamline the software development lifecycle with on-demand access to compute resources.
agile development, CI/CD pipelines, application testing
Key Features
Intel® Xeon® E5-2673 v4 2.3 GHz processors
Provides robust processing power for demanding applications and workloads.
Up to 224 GiB RAM
Offers substantial memory capacity to handle large datasets and complex operations.
Premium SSD storage
Ensures high-performance, low-latency storage for applications and databases.
Enhanced networking
Delivers improved network throughput for faster data transfer and application responsiveness.
Subscription billing
Allows for predictable operational expenses and cost optimization based on usage.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and secure data processing, making the D4DS v4 series suitable for these demanding workloads.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can utilize these VMs for hosting ERP systems, supply chain management software, and data analytics platforms that require consistent uptime and processing power.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable infrastructure for electronic health records (EHR) systems and medical imaging analysis, where performance and data integrity are paramount.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers can leverage these virtual machines for hosting case management software, document management systems, and client portals that require secure and accessible data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D4DS v4 series of Azure Virtual Machines?
The D4DS v4 series represents a generation of general-purpose virtual machines in Microsoft Azure that offer a balance of compute, memory, and storage. They are designed for workloads that require more performance than standard VMs, such as web servers, small to medium databases, and development/testing environments.
What type of storage does the D4DS v4 series use?
These virtual machines utilize Premium SSD storage, which provides consistent and high-performance input/output operations per second (IOPS) and throughput. This is crucial for applications that are sensitive to storage latency.
How is billing handled for these virtual machines?
The D4DS v4 series is offered on a subscription basis, meaning you pay for the resources you consume. This model allows for cost flexibility and predictability, aligning IT expenses with actual usage.
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.