Microsoft Azure E8AS v4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure E8AS v4 Virtual Machines provide scalable, high-performance computing resources designed for demanding business workloads in the US East 2 region.
- Scalable Performance: Access compute-optimized virtual machines for demanding applications and workloads.
- Flexible Capacity: Easily adjust VM sizes and resources to match fluctuating business needs.
- Reliable Infrastructure: Benefit from Azure's global infrastructure for high availability and uptime.
- Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go subscription model optimizes cloud spending for your business.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure E8AS v4 Virtual Machines are part of Azure's compute-optimized series, offering high CPU-to-memory ratios and local SSD storage for demanding applications. This subscription provides access to the E8AS v4 instance type, designed for workloads that require fast local storage and significant processing power.
These virtual machines are ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies managing critical business applications, development and test environments, or data analytics platforms. They integrate directly into the Azure cloud ecosystem, allowing for seamless deployment and management within existing IT infrastructures.
- Compute Optimized: High CPU-to-memory ratio for performance-intensive applications.
- Local SSD Storage: Fast, low-latency storage for applications requiring rapid data access.
- Flexible Sizing: Choose from various configurations to meet specific workload requirements.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly deploy and manage within the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable monthly costs for cloud computing resources.
Azure E8AS v4 Virtual Machines offer a powerful and flexible cloud computing solution for businesses seeking enterprise-grade performance without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Deploying High-Performance Applications
Enable teams to run compute-intensive applications that require fast local storage and significant processing power. Streamline application deployment and management within a scalable cloud environment.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized application hosting, development and testing environments
Optimizing Database Performance
Streamline database operations by leveraging local SSD storage for low-latency data access and high CPU performance. Automate resource scaling to meet fluctuating database demands and ensure application responsiveness.
transactional database hosting, data warehousing, business intelligence platforms, high-availability database clusters
Running Development and Test Workloads
Enable development teams to quickly provision and tear down environments for testing and staging applications. Automate the creation of consistent testing instances to accelerate the software development lifecycle.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, application performance testing, software validation environments
Key Features
Intel® Xeon® E5 v4 processors
Deliver high CPU performance for demanding applications and workloads.
Local SSD storage
Provide low-latency, high-throughput storage for applications requiring rapid data access.
High CPU-to-memory ratio
Optimize performance for compute-intensive tasks and applications.
Azure global infrastructure
Ensure high availability, reliability, and disaster recovery capabilities for your applications.
Subscription-based licensing
Offer predictable operational expenses and the flexibility to scale resources as needed.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports demanding industrial control systems, IoT data processing, and simulation workloads requiring high compute and fast local storage for real-time operations.
Finance & Insurance
Enables high-frequency trading platforms, complex risk analysis, and large-scale data processing that demand low latency and significant computational power to meet regulatory and performance SLAs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Facilitates rapid processing of medical imaging, genomic sequencing, and complex research simulations where speed and data access are critical for scientific discovery and patient care.
Retail & Hospitality
Powers real-time inventory management, customer analytics, and point-of-sale systems that require high availability and fast transaction processing to support dynamic business operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the E8AS v4 series of Azure Virtual Machines?
The E8AS v4 series are compute-optimized virtual machines in Azure that feature Intel® Xeon® E5 v4 processors and local SSD storage. They are designed for workloads that benefit from high CPU performance and fast, low-latency storage.
What type of workloads are best suited for E8AS v4 VMs?
These VMs are ideal for compute-intensive applications, high-performance computing (HPC), transactional databases, and applications that require fast local storage for optimal performance.
How does the subscription billing model work?
The subscription model provides access to Azure resources on a pay-as-you-go basis, typically billed monthly. This allows for predictable operational expenses and the flexibility to adjust resource allocation based on business needs.
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.