Microsoft Azure D4DS v4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure D4DS v4 Virtual Machines provide scalable and powerful compute resources designed for demanding workloads, ensuring your applications run efficiently.
- Scalable Compute: Access flexible virtual machine sizes to match your application's performance needs.
- Performance Optimized: Benefit from Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processors for demanding enterprise applications.
- Cost Effective: Utilize a pay-as-you-go subscription model for predictable cloud spending.
- Secure Environment: Leverage Azure's built-in security features for data protection and compliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure D4DS v4 Virtual Machines are a series of cloud-based compute instances offering a balance of performance and cost for a wide range of business applications. These VMs are powered by Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processors and feature local SSD storage, providing high throughput and low latency for data-intensive tasks.
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 Azure environments or serve as the foundation for new cloud deployments, supporting everything from development and testing to production workloads.
- High Performance: Equipped with Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processors for demanding workloads.
- Local SSD Storage: Offers fast data access for applications requiring high I/O operations.
- Flexible Sizing: Available in various configurations to meet specific compute and memory requirements.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Azure services for a complete cloud solution.
- Subscription Billing: Provides a predictable, recurring cost model for cloud resource management.
Microsoft Azure D4DS v4 Virtual Machines offer SMB and mid-market teams a powerful, flexible, and cost-effective way to run their critical business applications in the cloud.
What This Enables
Deploying High-Performance Applications
Enable teams to run demanding enterprise applications that require significant processing power and fast data access. Streamline application deployment and management with scalable cloud infrastructure.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized workloads, application modernization
Running Data Analytics and Processing
Streamline large-scale data analytics and processing tasks by utilizing the high I/O performance of local SSD storage and powerful processors. Automate data pipelines for faster insights and decision-making.
data warehousing, big data processing, machine learning training, business intelligence platforms
Hosting Development and Testing Environments
Enable development teams to quickly spin up and tear down robust environments for coding, testing, and staging applications. Automate the provisioning of consistent development resources to accelerate release cycles.
agile development, CI/CD pipelines, software testing frameworks, application development lifecycle
Key Features
Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL Processors
Achieve high-performance computing for your most demanding applications and workloads.
Local NVMe SSD Storage
Experience low latency and high throughput for data-intensive applications and rapid data access.
DDR4 Memory
Benefit from ample memory capacity to support complex applications and multitasking.
Azure Virtual Network Integration
Securely connect your virtual machines to your existing network infrastructure and other Azure services.
Subscription Licensing
Manage IT costs with a predictable, pay-as-you-go billing model for compute resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and data processing, benefiting from the D4DS v4's speed and low latency.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations often involve complex simulations, IoT data processing, and real-time analytics, which are well-supported by the compute power and storage performance of these VMs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Medical research, genomic sequencing, and large-scale patient data analysis demand significant computational resources, making the D4DS v4 series suitable for these intensive tasks.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services often handle large document repositories and complex case management systems that benefit from fast data access and reliable compute performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the D4DS v4 series and other Azure VM series?
The D4DS v4 series is optimized for compute-intensive workloads and features local SSD storage for high I/O performance. It offers a strong balance of CPU, memory, and storage speed for demanding applications.
Can I use these virtual machines for general business applications?
Yes, while optimized for performance, these VMs can effectively host a wide range of general business applications, including databases, web servers, and line-of-business software, providing them with enhanced speed and responsiveness.
What is the billing model for these virtual machines?
These virtual machines are offered on a subscription basis, meaning you pay for the compute resources you consume, typically billed hourly or monthly. This provides a flexible and cost-effective approach to cloud computing.
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.