Microsoft Azure D8as v4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure D8as v4 Virtual Machines provide powerful, scalable compute resources designed for demanding business workloads, ensuring consistent performance for your critical applications.
- Scalable Compute: Access flexible virtual machine resources that can be scaled up or down to meet fluctuating business demands.
- Optimized Performance: Benefit from Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processors and local NVMe storage for high-speed data access and application responsiveness.
- Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go subscription model allows for predictable operational expenses and avoids large upfront hardware investments.
- Global Availability: Deploy virtual machines in Azure's US Central region, ensuring proximity to your users and data for reduced latency.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure D8as v4 Virtual Machines are cloud-based compute instances offering a balance of performance and cost-effectiveness, powered by Intel processors and local SSD storage. This subscription-based licensing provides access to virtualized computing power suitable for a wide range of business applications, from web servers to development environments.
These virtual machines are ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies seeking to deploy or expand their IT infrastructure without the overhead of physical hardware. They integrate into existing Azure environments or serve as a foundation for new cloud-native solutions, supporting business continuity and digital transformation initiatives.
- High Performance: Equipped with Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processors and local NVMe SSD storage for rapid data processing and application execution.
- Flexible Sizing: Available in various configurations to match specific workload requirements, from moderate to intensive computing needs.
- Subscription Licensing: Offers a predictable, recurring cost model for budgeting and financial planning.
- Azure Ecosystem Integration: Seamlessly connects with other Azure services for storage, networking, and security.
- Global Data Centers: Deployable in Azure's secure and reliable global infrastructure, including the US Central region.
Azure D8as v4 Virtual Machines empower SMB and mid-market businesses to achieve enterprise-grade computing power and flexibility without the associated capital expenditure and management complexity.
What This Enables
Deploying Business-Critical Applications
Enable teams to host and run essential business applications, such as CRM, ERP, or custom-built software, with reliable performance and availability. Streamline operations by ensuring applications are accessible and responsive to user demands.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, existing on-premises infrastructure, business process automation
Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the process of setting up and tearing down development and testing environments for software projects. Automate the provisioning of consistent, isolated instances for developers to build and test code efficiently.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, software development lifecycle, application modernization
Web Hosting and Application Serving
Enable organizations to host public-facing websites, internal web applications, or API services with scalable compute capacity. Automate scaling to handle traffic spikes and ensure a consistent user experience.
e-commerce platforms, content management systems, internal portals, microservices architecture
Key Features
Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL Processors
Achieve high-performance computing for demanding applications and workloads, ensuring fast processing and responsiveness.
Local NVMe SSD Storage
Benefit from rapid data access and I/O operations, significantly reducing latency for applications that rely on fast storage.
Flexible VM Sizing
Scale compute resources up or down based on actual business needs, optimizing costs and performance.
Azure Subscription Model
Gain access to powerful infrastructure with predictable, pay-as-you-go operational expenses, avoiding large capital outlays.
Global Azure Infrastructure
Deploy applications and services in a secure, reliable, and geographically distributed network of data centers for high availability.
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 utilize cloud VMs for running ERP systems, supply chain management software, and data analytics to optimize production and operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable infrastructure for Electronic Health Records (EHR), medical imaging analysis, and research data processing, often with HIPAA compliance considerations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies use virtual machines for document management, case management software, and secure client data handling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D8as v4 series best suited for?
The D8as v4 series is ideal for general-purpose workloads that require a balance of compute, memory, and fast local storage. This includes web servers, application servers, development and testing environments, and data processing tasks.
How does the subscription billing work?
This is a subscription-based service, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the virtual machine resources. Billing is typically based on usage or a reserved instance commitment, providing predictable operational costs.
Can I scale these virtual machines?
Yes, Azure virtual machines are designed for scalability. You can resize your D8as v4 instance to a different configuration or deploy multiple instances to handle increased demand.
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.