Microsoft Azure D8as V4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure D8as V4 Virtual Machines provide powerful, scalable compute resources designed for demanding business workloads in the US South Central region.
- Scalable Performance: Access high-performance virtual machines for compute-intensive applications and workloads.
- Flexible Capacity: Dynamically adjust resources to meet fluctuating business demands without overprovisioning hardware.
- Cost Efficiency: Optimize cloud spending with pay-as-you-go subscription billing for virtual machine instances.
- Global Reach: Deploy virtual machines in the US South Central region for localized performance and compliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure D8as V4 Virtual Machines are part of a series offering a balance of compute, memory, and storage, ideal for a wide range of enterprise-grade applications. These VMs are optimized for general-purpose workloads, providing consistent performance and reliability for your critical business operations.
Businesses of all sizes, from growing SMBs to established mid-market companies, utilize these virtual machines to host applications, manage databases, run development and testing environments, and support remote workforces. They integrate into existing Azure infrastructure, offering a familiar and powerful platform for IT management.
- Optimized Performance: Features Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors for enhanced compute capabilities.
- Balanced Resources: Offers a strong ratio of vCPUs to memory, suitable for diverse application needs.
- Local SSD Storage: Provides high-performance local SSD storage for applications requiring low latency.
- Flexible Deployment: Easily deploy and manage virtual machines through the Azure portal or APIs.
- Subscription Billing: Benefit from predictable monthly subscription costs for your virtual machine usage.
Azure D8as V4 Virtual Machines offer SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade performance and flexibility without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable scalable application hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run business-critical applications that require consistent performance and availability. Streamline the deployment process for web servers, application servers, and other essential business services.
cloud-native applications, multi-tier architectures, business process applications, hosted services
Support development and testing environments
Streamline the creation and management of development and testing environments for software projects. Automate the provisioning and de-provisioning of resources to accelerate development cycles and reduce costs.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, software testing cycles, sandbox environments
Host databases and data analytics workloads
Enable teams to host relational databases and run data analytics workloads requiring significant compute and memory resources. Automate performance tuning and scaling to ensure efficient data processing.
SQL databases, NoSQL databases, data warehousing, business intelligence platforms
Key Features
Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL Processors
Achieve high performance for compute-intensive tasks and demanding business applications.
Local SSD Storage
Benefit from low-latency storage access for applications that require rapid data retrieval.
Subscription Billing
Manage IT costs effectively with predictable monthly subscription payments for cloud resources.
Azure Region Availability (US South Central)
Deploy your virtual machines in a specific geographic location to meet performance and compliance requirements.
Scalability and Elasticity
Easily adjust compute resources up or down to match fluctuating business needs and optimize spending.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for transaction processing, risk analysis, and regulatory compliance, making Azure D8as V4 VMs suitable for these demanding workloads.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can utilize these VMs for running enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, supply chain management applications, and data analytics to optimize operations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations need reliable platforms for document management, case management software, and client communication tools, which Azure D8as V4 VMs can efficiently support.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers can deploy these virtual machines for electronic health record (EHR) systems, patient management software, and data analytics, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D8as V4 series in Azure?
The D8as V4 series are general-purpose virtual machines in Microsoft Azure that offer a balance of compute, memory, and local SSD storage. They are powered by Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors and are suitable for a wide range of business workloads.
What type of workloads are best suited for D8as V4 VMs?
These VMs are ideal for general-purpose workloads such as web servers, application servers, small to medium databases, and development/testing environments. Their balanced configuration makes them versatile for many business needs.
How is billing handled for these virtual machines?
These virtual machines are offered on a subscription basis, meaning you pay a recurring fee for their use. This provides predictable costs for your cloud computing resources.
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.