Microsoft Azure E4-2DS v4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure E4-2DS v4 Virtual Machines provide powerful, flexible cloud computing resources designed for demanding business workloads, offering enhanced performance for your critical applications.
- Enhanced Performance: Benefit from Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processors and local SSD storage for demanding applications.
- Flexible Configuration: Choose the E4-2DS v4 size for a balance of vCPUs and memory suitable for various business needs.
- Scalable Cloud Computing: Easily adjust resources up or down to match your operational demands and budget.
- Microsoft Azure Ecosystem: Integrate seamlessly with other Azure services for a complete cloud solution.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Microsoft Azure E4-2DS v4 Virtual Machine series is a cloud computing offering designed for businesses requiring high performance and flexibility. These VMs are powered by Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processors and feature local SSD storage, making them ideal for memory-intensive applications, databases, and development/testing environments that need fast I/O performance. This specific configuration, E4-2DS v4, provides a defined balance of compute and memory resources to support a range of business-critical operations.
This service is utilized by IT Managers, IT Professionals, and Business Owners within small to mid-market companies who need to run their own business operations on a reliable and scalable cloud infrastructure. It fits into an organization's IT environment as a foundational compute resource, replacing or augmenting on-premises servers for applications such as customer relationship management (CRM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), financial systems, and custom business applications.
- High Performance Compute: Utilizes Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processors for demanding workloads.
- Fast Local SSD Storage: Offers low latency and high throughput for applications requiring rapid data access.
- Optimized Memory Allocation: The E4-2DS v4 size provides a specific ratio of vCPUs to memory for balanced performance.
- Azure Cloud Platform: Runs on Microsoft's global network of data centers, ensuring reliability and availability.
- Subscription Billing: Provides a predictable monthly cost for cloud compute resources.
Azure E4-2DS v4 Virtual Machines offer SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade performance and scalability without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
What This Enables
Deploying Memory Intensive Business Applications
Enable teams to host memory-intensive applications like large databases, ERP systems, or CRM platforms. These virtual machines provide the necessary memory and processing power to ensure smooth operation and fast response times for critical business functions.
cloud-based deployments, hybrid cloud environments, on-premises server replacement, business continuity planning
Accelerating Development and Testing Workloads
Streamline development and testing cycles by providing developers with powerful virtual machines that offer fast local SSD storage. This allows for quicker build times, faster data loading, and a more efficient testing environment for new applications and updates.
software development lifecycles, DevOps workflows, application modernization initiatives, agile development teams
Running High-Performance Databases
Automate the deployment of high-performance database solutions that require rapid data access and processing. The combination of powerful CPUs and local SSDs ensures that your databases can handle significant transaction volumes and complex queries efficiently.
data warehousing, transactional databases, business intelligence platforms, data analytics workloads
Key Features
Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL Processors
Experience high-performance computing suitable for demanding business applications and workloads.
Local SSD Storage
Achieve low latency and high throughput for applications requiring rapid data access and I/O operations.
E4-2DS v4 Size Configuration
Benefit from a balanced allocation of vCPUs and memory optimized for a wide range of business applications.
Microsoft Azure Global Network
Leverage a reliable and secure cloud infrastructure with global reach for high availability.
Subscription-Based Billing
Manage IT costs effectively with predictable monthly expenses for your compute resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and large-scale data processing, benefiting from the speed and reliability of Azure E4-2DS v4 VMs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can utilize these VMs for running complex ERP systems, supply chain management software, and data analytics for operational efficiency, benefiting from the scalability and performance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations can deploy electronic health record (EHR) systems, medical imaging analysis, and research databases that demand significant processing power and fast data access.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies can host large document management systems, case management software, and client databases that require robust performance and secure cloud hosting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary benefit of the E4-2DS v4 series?
The E4-2DS v4 series is optimized for memory-intensive applications and workloads that benefit from high CPU performance and fast local SSD storage, offering a strong balance of compute and memory.
Can these virtual machines be used for production workloads?
Yes, these virtual machines are designed for production workloads that require high performance and reliability, including databases, ERP systems, and custom business applications.
How does this differ from other Azure VM series?
The E4-2DS v4 series is specifically designed for workloads that are memory-intensive and require fast local storage, offering a different performance profile compared to general-purpose or compute-optimized VMs.
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.