
Microsoft Azure E16-8DS V4 Virtual Machines
Secure Microsoft Azure E16-8DS V4 Virtual Machines to power your business applications with dedicated vCPU and memory resources in the US North Central region.
- Scalable Compute: Access dedicated vCPUs and memory for demanding workloads, ensuring performance and responsiveness.
- Flexible Deployment: Utilize these virtual machines for a wide range of applications, from web servers to development environments.
- Microsoft Ecosystem: Integrate seamlessly with other Microsoft Azure services for a unified cloud strategy.
- Subscription Billing: Benefit from predictable monthly costs with a subscription-based licensing model.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Microsoft Azure E16-8DS V4 series virtual machines provide a powerful and flexible cloud computing solution. These instances are designed for compute-intensive workloads, offering a balance of vCPUs, memory, and local SSD storage to support a variety of business applications.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize these virtual machines to host critical business applications, development and testing environments, or as part of a larger cloud migration strategy. They fit within an existing Azure subscription, allowing for easy integration and management.
- Optimized Performance: Features a high ratio of vCPUs to memory, ideal for compute-bound applications.
- Local SSD Storage: Provides low-latency, high-throughput local storage for applications requiring fast data access.
- Versatile Workloads: Suitable for web servers, application servers, databases, and development/testing environments.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly connects with other Azure services like networking, storage, and security.
- Subscription Licensing: Offers a predictable, recurring cost model for budgeting and financial planning.
Empower your business with scalable and performant cloud infrastructure tailored for your operational needs.
What This Enables
Deploying High-Performance Web and Application Servers
Enable teams to host demanding web applications and backend services that require significant processing power and memory. Streamline the deployment of scalable solutions that can handle fluctuating user traffic and complex computations.
cloud-native applications, microservices architectures, high-traffic websites, API gateways
Running Development and Testing Environments
Automate the provisioning of consistent development and testing environments for software teams. Provide developers with the necessary compute resources to build, test, and iterate on applications rapidly.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, multi-developer teams, application staging
Hosting Business-Critical Databases
Support the operation of essential business databases that require low-latency storage and robust compute capabilities. Ensure data integrity and availability for applications relying on fast database access.
relational databases, NoSQL databases, data warehousing, transactional systems
Key Features
Intel Xeon E5-2673 v4 2.3 GHz processor
Experience high-performance computing for demanding applications and workloads.
Local SSD storage
Achieve low-latency data access for applications requiring high I/O performance.
Generous memory allocation
Support memory-intensive applications and improve overall system responsiveness.
Azure platform integration
Seamlessly connect with other Azure services for a unified and scalable cloud environment.
Subscription-based licensing
Benefit from predictable monthly costs and avoid large upfront capital expenditures.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and secure data processing, benefiting from the E16-8DS V4's compute power and low-latency storage.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can utilize these VMs for running complex simulation software, IoT data processing, and managing production databases that demand significant computational resources.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations can deploy these virtual machines for running Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, medical imaging analysis, and research applications that require substantial processing power.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies can use these VMs to host case management software, large document repositories, and perform complex data analysis for client cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary benefit of the E16-8DS V4 series virtual machines?
The E16-8DS V4 series offers a strong balance of compute power and memory, along with fast local SSD storage, making it ideal for compute-intensive workloads that require high performance and low latency.
Can these virtual machines be used for production workloads?
Yes, these virtual machines are well-suited for a variety of production workloads, including web servers, application servers, and databases, provided they align with the instance's specifications and your business requirements.
How does subscription billing work for these virtual machines?
Subscription billing means you pay a recurring fee, typically monthly, for the use of the virtual machine resources. This model provides predictable costs and allows for easy scaling up or down as your needs change.
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.