Microsoft Azure D8 v4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure D8 v4 Virtual Machines provide scalable and efficient compute resources to power your business applications and workloads.
- Scalable Compute: Access flexible virtual machine instances that can be scaled up or down based on demand.
- Performance Optimized: Benefit from Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors for demanding workloads.
- Cost Efficiency: Optimize cloud spending with pay-as-you-go subscription billing for virtual machines.
- Global Availability: Deploy virtual machines in Microsoft's Azure US East 2 region for proximity and performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure D8 v4 Virtual Machines are designed for general-purpose workloads requiring a balance of compute, memory, and network resources. This offering provides access to virtual machines equipped with Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors, offering enhanced performance for a wide range of applications.
These virtual machines are ideal for SMB and mid-market businesses looking to run their own IT operations, including business applications, development and test environments, and web servers. They fit within a company's existing IT infrastructure strategy, providing cloud-based compute without the need for extensive on-premises hardware management.
- Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL Processors: Delivers high performance for compute-intensive tasks.
- Large Memory Footprint: Suitable for memory-intensive applications and databases.
- High Throughput Networking: Supports demanding network workloads with up to 12 Gbps SSD storage.
- Flexible Deployment: Easily deploy and manage virtual machines through the Azure portal or APIs.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable monthly costs for consistent operational budgeting.
Azure D8 v4 Virtual Machines offer a powerful and flexible cloud compute solution for businesses seeking enterprise-grade performance without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Deploying Business Critical Applications
Enable teams to run essential business software, such as ERP or CRM systems, on a scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure. Streamline operations by ensuring consistent application availability and performance.
cloud-hosted applications, business process automation, on-premises infrastructure modernization, hybrid cloud environments
Development and Testing Environments
Automate the provisioning and scaling of development and testing environments to accelerate software delivery cycles. Provide developers with consistent and readily available resources for coding and quality assurance.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, application modernization projects, cloud-native development
Hosting Web Servers and Applications
Streamline the deployment and management of public-facing websites and internal web applications. Ensure high availability and performance for user-facing services with scalable compute resources.
e-commerce platforms, corporate websites, internal portals, content delivery networks
Key Features
Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL Processors
Experience enhanced processing power for demanding applications and faster task completion.
DDR4 Memory
Support memory-intensive workloads and improve application responsiveness.
Premium SSD Storage
Achieve high IOPS and throughput for fast data access and application performance.
Azure Networking
Benefit from low latency and high throughput for efficient data transfer and communication.
Pay-as-you-go Subscription
Optimize costs by paying only for the compute resources consumed on a monthly basis.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and secure data processing, all of which are supported by the D8 v4 series' capabilities.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable infrastructure for electronic health records, medical imaging analysis, and research, benefiting from the D8 v4's performance and scalability.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can utilize these VMs for running production management software, IoT data processing, and supply chain optimization, requiring consistent compute power.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies often handle large document repositories and complex case management systems that benefit from the D8 v4's memory and processing capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the DV4 series and other Azure VM series?
The DV4 series is optimized for general-purpose workloads, offering a balance of compute, memory, and storage. It utilizes Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors, providing strong performance for a wide range of applications.
Can I scale my virtual machine up or down?
Yes, Azure virtual machines are designed for flexibility. You can easily resize your D8 v4 VM to a larger or smaller instance type based on your changing workload demands.
What is the billing model for these virtual machines?
These virtual machines are offered on a subscription basis, meaning you are billed monthly for the compute resources you consume. This provides predictable operational costs.
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.