Microsoft Azure E8AS v4 Virtual Machines
Gain access to Microsoft Azure E8AS v4 Virtual Machines, offering enhanced performance and cost-efficiency for your core business applications.
- Scalable Compute: Provides flexible virtual machine resources that can be adjusted based on demand.
- Optimized Performance: Designed for memory-intensive workloads, ensuring smooth operation of critical applications.
- Cost Efficiency: Offers a balance of performance and price, ideal for businesses managing IT budgets.
- Global Availability: Deployed in the US Central region for reliable access and low latency.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Microsoft Azure E8AS v4 Virtual Machines are a series of cloud-based compute instances designed for memory-intensive workloads. These VMs offer a powerful combination of Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors, local SSD storage, and a significant amount of RAM, making them suitable for demanding enterprise applications.
These virtual machines are utilized by IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies to host critical business applications, databases, and development environments. They fit into a cloud infrastructure strategy, providing on-demand compute power without the need for on-premises hardware investment.
- Enhanced Processor Performance: Features Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors for demanding computational tasks.
- Ample Memory Capacity: Offers a high ratio of RAM to vCPU, ideal for memory-bound applications.
- Local SSD Storage: Provides fast, low-latency storage for applications requiring rapid data access.
- Flexible Deployment: Easily deploy and manage virtual machines within the Azure cloud environment.
- Pay-as-you-go Model: Subscription-based billing allows for cost management and scalability.
Azure E8AS v4 Virtual Machines provide SMB and mid-market organizations with enterprise-grade compute power for their most demanding workloads.
What This Enables
Deploying Memory-Intensive Business Applications
Enable teams to run critical applications such as large databases, in-memory analytics platforms, or ERP systems that require substantial RAM. Streamline operations by ensuring these applications have the dedicated resources needed for optimal performance and responsiveness.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized application hosting, business continuity planning
Running High-Performance Computing Workloads
Support teams engaged in complex simulations, rendering, or scientific research that demand significant processing power and memory. Automate the provisioning of high-performance compute resources, reducing time-to-insight and accelerating project completion.
research and development environments, data processing pipelines, scientific modeling, engineering simulations
Hosting Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the creation and management of development and testing environments that mimic production workloads. Enable developers to quickly spin up and tear down environments with consistent performance, accelerating the software development lifecycle.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, application testing frameworks, software development teams
Key Features
Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL Processor
Achieve high performance for CPU-bound tasks and demanding applications, ensuring smooth operation and faster processing times.
High Memory to vCPU Ratio
Support memory-intensive applications and databases effectively, preventing performance bottlenecks and improving user experience.
Local SSD Storage
Benefit from low-latency, high-throughput storage for applications requiring rapid data access, such as databases and caching layers.
Azure Global Network
Deploy virtual machines in a reliable and secure cloud environment with global reach, ensuring availability and compliance.
Subscription Billing
Manage IT costs effectively with a pay-as-you-go model, allowing for flexible scaling of resources based on business needs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for real-time analytics, risk modeling, and transaction processing, often with strict uptime and data integrity requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations often rely on memory-intensive applications for simulations, IoT data processing, and complex ERP systems that demand consistent performance and scalability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations utilize powerful computing for medical imaging analysis, genomic sequencing, and large-scale patient data management, necessitating robust and scalable infrastructure.
Education & Research
Academic institutions and research facilities depend on high-performance computing for complex simulations, data analysis, and scientific modeling, requiring flexible and powerful virtualized environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of workloads are best suited for the E8AS v4 series?
The E8AS v4 series is optimized for memory-intensive workloads. This includes large in-memory databases, big data analytics, SAP HANA, and other applications that require a high ratio of RAM to CPU cores for optimal performance.
How does the local SSD storage benefit my applications?
Local SSD storage provides very low latency and high IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second). This is crucial for applications that frequently access data, such as transactional databases, caching layers, or high-performance computing tasks, leading to faster response times.
Can I scale my virtual machines up or down?
Yes, Azure virtual machines offer flexibility. You can resize your E8AS v4 instances to accommodate changing workload demands, allowing you to scale up for peak performance or scale down to optimize costs.
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
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Returns
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