Microsoft Azure D4DS v4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure D4DS v4 Virtual Machines provide scalable and powerful compute resources designed for demanding business workloads, ensuring consistent performance.
- Scalable Compute: Access flexible virtual machine sizes to match your application needs and budget.
- Performance Optimized: Benefit from Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processors for demanding enterprise applications.
- Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go subscription model allows for predictable operational expenses.
- Global Availability: Deploy virtual machines in Microsoft's secure and reliable global data center network.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure D4DS v4 Virtual Machines are part of a generation of compute-optimized virtual machines offering high performance and cost-effectiveness for a variety of enterprise workloads.
These VMs are ideal for businesses that require significant processing power for applications such as web servers, small to medium databases, and development test environments, fitting seamlessly into existing IT infrastructure.
- High Performance: Equipped with Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processors, delivering up to 3.4 GHz.
- Memory Intensive: Offers a substantial memory-to-core ratio for memory-bound applications.
- Storage Flexibility: Supports Premium SSDs for low-latency storage, enhancing application responsiveness.
- Scalable Deployment: Easily scale resources up or down based on changing business demands.
- Azure Ecosystem Integration: Integrates with other Azure services for a complete cloud solution.
Azure D4DS v4 VMs offer SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade performance and flexibility without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
What This Enables
Deploying High-Performance Web Servers
Enable teams to host demanding web applications that require consistent processing power and low latency. Streamline user access to critical online services with reliable cloud-based infrastructure.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, business-critical applications, scalable web services
Running Development and Test Environments
Streamline the software development lifecycle by providing developers with powerful and readily available virtual machines for coding, testing, and staging. Automate the provisioning and de-provisioning of environments to accelerate release cycles.
agile development workflows, DevOps practices, application testing, software development teams
Hosting Small to Medium Databases
Support business operations by hosting databases that require significant I/O and processing capabilities. Ensure data integrity and rapid query responses for internal business intelligence and operational data.
data-driven operations, business intelligence platforms, operational databases, data warehousing
Key Features
Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL Processors
Achieve high-speed processing for demanding applications and workloads, ensuring quick task completion and responsiveness.
High Memory-to-Core Ratio
Support memory-intensive applications and databases effectively, preventing performance degradation due to memory constraints.
Premium SSD Storage Support
Experience rapid data access and reduced latency for applications and databases, improving overall user experience and operational efficiency.
Azure Global Network
Deploy applications closer to your users worldwide, ensuring low latency and high availability through Microsoft's secure and resilient cloud infrastructure.
Subscription Billing
Benefit from predictable operational expenses with a pay-as-you-go model, allowing for easier budgeting and financial planning.
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 use virtual machines for running ERP systems, production monitoring software, and simulation tools that demand consistent processing power and reliable operation.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust infrastructure for patient management systems, medical imaging analysis, and research applications that benefit from scalable compute and fast storage.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers utilize virtual machines for document management, case management software, and client-facing applications requiring consistent availability and performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D4DS v4 series of Azure Virtual Machines?
The D4DS v4 series are compute-optimized virtual machines in Azure, powered by Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processors. They offer a high CPU-to-memory ratio, making them suitable for compute-intensive workloads.
What kind of workloads are best suited for D4DS v4 VMs?
These VMs are ideal for web servers, application servers, small to medium databases, batch processing, and development/test environments that require significant processing power and fast storage.
How does the subscription billing model work?
The subscription model means you pay for the virtual machine resources as you use them, typically on an hourly or monthly basis. This offers flexibility and cost control compared to upfront hardware purchases.
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.