Microsoft Azure E48ds v4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure E48ds v4 Virtual Machines provide powerful, scalable compute resources designed for demanding business workloads in the US West 2 region.
- Scalable Compute: Access flexible virtual machine instances that can be scaled up or down to meet fluctuating application demands.
- Performance Optimized: Benefit from enhanced performance for memory-intensive applications and data analytics workloads.
- Cost Efficiency: Utilize a pay-as-you-go subscription model to manage cloud spending effectively.
- Global Availability: Deploy resources in the US West 2 region for low latency and high availability for your users.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Microsoft Azure E48ds v4 Series Virtual Machines, specifically the E48ds v4 instance, are designed for businesses requiring high memory and compute performance. This subscription-based offering unlocks access to powerful virtualized hardware, enabling the deployment of critical applications, databases, and complex analytical workloads within Microsoft's global Azure cloud infrastructure.
These virtual machines are ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to run their own business operations efficiently. They fit into environments that require dedicated, high-performance computing resources without the overhead of managing physical hardware, supporting everything from core business applications to development and testing environments.
- High Memory Capacity: Features 384 GiB of RAM, ideal for memory-intensive applications and large datasets.
- Powerful Processing: Equipped with 48 vCPUs, providing substantial computational power for complex tasks.
- Azure Infrastructure: Runs on Microsoft's secure and reliable Azure platform, ensuring high availability.
- Subscription Billing: Offers a predictable monthly subscription cost for budgeting and financial planning.
- Regional Deployment: Available in US West 2, allowing for localized deployment and reduced latency.
Azure E48ds v4 Virtual Machines offer SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade performance and scalability for their critical business applications.
What This Enables
Run Memory Intensive Business Applications
Enable teams to deploy and operate memory-intensive business applications, such as large databases or ERP systems. Streamline data processing and ensure application responsiveness for critical business functions.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized infrastructure, dedicated application hosting
Support Big Data Analytics Workloads
Streamline the processing and analysis of large datasets by providing the necessary compute and memory resources. Automate complex analytical tasks to derive actionable business insights faster.
data warehousing, business intelligence platforms, machine learning model training, real-time data processing
Host Development and Testing Environments
Enable development teams to spin up and tear down high-performance environments for coding, testing, and staging applications. Automate the provisioning of consistent development and testing infrastructure.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, application lifecycle management, software testing frameworks
Key Features
Intel Xeon E5 v4 Processors
Provides high-performance processing power for demanding computational tasks and applications.
High Memory to vCPU Ratio
Optimized for memory-intensive workloads, ensuring smooth operation of large databases and in-memory analytics.
Azure Premium SSD Storage Support
Delivers low latency and high throughput for storage-bound applications, improving overall performance.
Azure Virtual Network Integration
Allows secure and isolated network deployment within the Azure ecosystem, enhancing security and control.
Pay-as-you-go Subscription
Offers flexible and cost-effective cloud resource utilization with predictable monthly billing.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for complex trading algorithms, risk analysis, and large-scale data processing, often with strict uptime and security requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations utilize these VMs for managing large patient databases, running genomic sequencing analysis, and supporting critical medical imaging applications that demand significant memory and processing power.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can leverage these VMs for running complex simulation software, managing large datasets from IoT devices, and optimizing production processes that require substantial computational resources.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies often handle vast amounts of data for case management, e-discovery, and complex document analysis, benefiting from the memory capacity and processing speed of these instances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the E48ds v4 and other Azure VM series?
The E48ds v4 series is specifically optimized for memory-intensive workloads, offering a higher memory-to-vCPU ratio compared to general-purpose or compute-optimized series. This makes it ideal for applications like large databases, in-memory analytics, and ERP systems.
Can I scale this virtual machine up or down?
Yes, Azure virtual machines can be resized to accommodate changing workload demands. You can scale up for more power or scale down to optimize costs, subject to Azure's capabilities and your subscription.
What operating systems can I run on this VM?
You can deploy a wide range of supported operating systems, including various versions of Windows Server and Linux distributions, from the Azure Marketplace or using your own custom images.
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.