Microsoft Azure E8-4DS V4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure E8-4DS V4 Virtual Machines provide powerful, scalable 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.
- Scalable Capacity: Easily adjust virtual machine resources to meet fluctuating business demands without significant upfront investment.
- Cost Efficiency: Optimize cloud spending with pay-as-you-go subscription billing for virtual machine usage.
- Reliable Infrastructure: Utilize Microsoft Azure's global network for high availability and consistent performance for your business operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Microsoft Azure E8-4DS V4 series virtual machines are designed for businesses requiring high-performance computing. These VMs offer a balance of compute, memory, and local SSD storage, making them suitable for a wide range of enterprise applications, including databases, in-memory analytics, and development/testing environments.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market companies utilize these virtual machines to host critical business applications, run complex simulations, or manage development pipelines. They integrate into existing Azure environments, providing a flexible and powerful platform without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- High-Performance Compute: Powered by Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processors, delivering up to 3.4 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost technology.
- Local SSD Storage: Offers low-latency, high-throughput local SSD storage for applications that require fast data access.
- Flexible Sizing: Available in various configurations to match specific workload requirements and budget constraints.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Azure services for a complete cloud solution.
- Subscription Billing: Provides a predictable, recurring cost model for cloud infrastructure.
Azure E8-4DS V4 Virtual Machines are the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking enterprise-grade performance and scalability in the cloud.
What This Enables
Deploying High-Performance Databases
Enable teams to host and manage demanding relational or NoSQL databases that require low-latency storage and high compute power. Streamline data processing and analytics for critical business insights.
cloud-native applications, data-intensive workloads, business intelligence platforms, development and testing environments
Running Business-Critical Applications
Support applications such as ERP, CRM, or custom-built business software that require consistent uptime and performance. Ensure uninterrupted operations for core business functions.
mission-critical systems, line-of-business applications, virtual desktop infrastructure, application hosting
Facilitating Development and Testing
Streamline development workflows by providing scalable environments for coding, testing, and staging applications. Automate the provisioning and de-provisioning of resources to accelerate release cycles.
agile development teams, CI/CD pipelines, software testing frameworks, application staging
Key Features
Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL Processors
Achieve high processing speeds and responsiveness for demanding applications and workloads.
Local SSD Storage
Experience significantly faster data access and I/O operations for applications requiring high throughput.
Flexible VM Sizing
Scale resources up or down easily to match application needs and optimize costs.
Microsoft Azure Global Network
Benefit from a reliable, secure, and globally distributed infrastructure for high availability.
Subscription Licensing
Manage IT expenses with a predictable, recurring cost model for cloud computing resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services require high-performance computing for real-time trading, risk analysis, and large-scale data processing, benefiting from the low latency and compute power of the E8-4DS V4 series.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations often rely on complex simulations, IoT data processing, and real-time analytics, which are well-supported by the compute and storage capabilities of these virtual machines.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Medical research, genomic sequencing, and large-scale patient data analysis demand significant computational resources and fast data access, aligning with the strengths of the E8-4DS V4 series.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle large document repositories and complex case management systems that benefit from the performance and scalability offered by these virtual machines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the E8-4DS V4 series best suited for?
The E8-4DS V4 series is ideal for memory-intensive workloads, including relational databases, in-memory analytics, and high-performance computing tasks that benefit from fast local storage and powerful processors.
How does this virtual machine differ from other Azure VM series?
The E8-4DS V4 series offers a balance of compute, memory, and local SSD storage, optimized for performance-sensitive applications. It provides lower latency storage compared to VMs using remote storage.
Can I use this virtual machine for general business applications?
Yes, while optimized for demanding workloads, these VMs can effectively run a wide range of general business applications, providing robust performance and reliability.
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.