Microsoft Azure D8a V4 Virtual Machines
Unlock scalable and cost-effective computing power with Microsoft Azure D8a V4 virtual machines, designed for demanding business workloads.
- Flexible Capacity: Access virtual machines that scale to meet your fluctuating application demands.
- Performance Optimized: Benefit from hardware-accelerated features for improved application responsiveness.
- Cost Efficiency: Pay only for the resources you consume with a subscription-based model.
- Global Availability: Deploy your workloads in the US Central region for optimal performance and compliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure D8a V4 virtual machines provide a powerful and flexible cloud computing solution. This subscription-based offering delivers dedicated performance with Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processors, ideal for a wide range of business applications and workloads.
These virtual machines are designed for IT professionals and business owners in SMB and mid-market companies who require reliable and scalable infrastructure without the overhead of managing physical hardware. They integrate seamlessly into existing Azure environments or serve as the foundation for new cloud deployments.
- Dedicated Performance: Features Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processors for consistent, high-performance computing.
- Storage Optimized: Offers local NVMe storage for low latency and high-throughput data access.
- Scalable Compute: Easily adjust virtual machine sizes to match application needs and traffic.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable monthly costs for budgeting and financial planning.
- Azure Ecosystem Integration: Connects with other Azure services for a unified cloud strategy.
Azure D8a V4 virtual machines offer SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade performance and flexibility for their critical business applications.
What This Enables
Deploying High-Performance Applications
Enable teams to run resource-intensive applications such as large databases, ERP systems, or complex analytics platforms. These virtual machines provide the dedicated processing power and low-latency storage required for optimal application performance.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, on-premises infrastructure modernization, business-critical application hosting
Streamlining Development and Testing
Streamline development and testing cycles by providing developers with consistent and powerful environments. Quickly provision and deprovision virtual machines to accelerate software delivery and reduce time to market.
agile development workflows, DevOps practices, application testing and QA, software development lifecycle
Automating Business Workflows
Automate critical business processes and data processing tasks with reliable and scalable compute resources. Ensure continuous operation for batch processing, data warehousing, and reporting functions.
data processing pipelines, business intelligence reporting, workflow automation, backend services
Key Features
Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL Processors
Achieve consistent, high-performance computing for demanding applications and workloads.
Local NVMe SSD Storage
Experience low latency and high throughput for rapid data access and improved application responsiveness.
Scalable VM Sizes
Easily adjust compute resources up or down to match fluctuating application demands and optimize costs.
Azure US Central Region Deployment
Benefit from localized performance and compliance by deploying your virtual machines in a geographically relevant data center.
Subscription-Based Billing
Gain predictable operational expenses with a pay-as-you-go model, simplifying IT budget management.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports demanding operational software, IoT data processing, and real-time analytics required for modern industrial environments.
Finance & Insurance
Provides the necessary performance and security for financial applications, trading platforms, and risk analysis requiring low latency and high throughput.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Enables the processing of large datasets for research, medical imaging analysis, and patient record management while adhering to strict data handling regulations.
Retail & Hospitality
Powers point-of-sale systems, inventory management, customer analytics, and online ordering platforms that require consistent availability and performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D8a V4 series in Azure?
The D8a V4 series are general-purpose virtual machines in Azure that offer a balance of compute, memory, and storage. They are optimized for workloads that require high CPU performance and fast local storage, powered by Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processors.
What type of workloads are best suited for D8a V4 VMs?
These VMs are ideal for enterprise-grade applications, relational database servers, web servers, caching layers, and development or testing environments that demand high CPU performance and fast local storage.
How does the subscription billing work?
Subscription billing means you pay a recurring fee, typically monthly, for the use of the virtual machine resources. This model allows for predictable operational expenses and avoids large upfront capital investments.
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.