Microsoft Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra Compute DS13_V2
Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra DS13_V2 provides dedicated compute resources to ensure your business-critical Apache Cassandra databases operate with optimal performance and availability.
- Dedicated Compute: Access to DS13_V2 instance type for demanding Apache Cassandra workloads.
- Managed Service: Microsoft handles underlying infrastructure, patching, and monitoring.
- Scalability: Easily scale your database capacity to meet evolving business demands.
- Performance: Optimized environment for high-throughput and low-latency data operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a managed instance of Apache Cassandra running on Microsoft Azure, specifically utilizing the DS13_V2 compute instance. It is designed for businesses that require a robust, scalable, and highly available NoSQL database solution without the overhead of managing the underlying infrastructure themselves. Key coverage includes the provision and management of the compute resources, ensuring the instance is available and performing optimally for your applications.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this service to deploy and manage their Apache Cassandra databases. It fits within their existing Azure environment, allowing them to focus on application development and data management rather than infrastructure maintenance, thereby accelerating time to market for new features and services.
- Managed Infrastructure: Microsoft takes responsibility for the hardware, operating system, and Azure platform maintenance.
- Performance Optimization: DS13_V2 instances are chosen for their balance of CPU, memory, and network capabilities suitable for Cassandra.
- High Availability: Built on Azure's resilient infrastructure to minimize downtime.
- Simplified Deployment: Streamlines the process of setting up and configuring a production-ready Cassandra cluster.
- Cost Efficiency: Predictable subscription billing provides better cost management compared to self-managed solutions.
Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra DS13_V2 offers SMB and mid-market teams a powerful, managed database solution that reduces operational burden and enhances performance.
What This Enables
Enable High-Performance Data Operations
Enable teams to deploy and manage Apache Cassandra databases that require significant compute and memory resources. Streamline the provisioning and scaling of your NoSQL data layer to support demanding application workloads.
cloud-native applications, microservices architectures, data-intensive applications, distributed systems
Accelerate Application Development Cycles
Streamline the development and deployment of applications that rely on Apache Cassandra as their primary data store. Automate the setup and maintenance of the database environment, allowing developers to focus on building features.
agile development environments, rapid prototyping, feature development, application modernization
Ensure Database Availability and Reliability
Automate the monitoring and maintenance of your Apache Cassandra instances to ensure high availability and data integrity. Protect against downtime by leveraging Microsoft's managed infrastructure and expertise.
mission-critical applications, business continuity planning, production environments, service level agreements
Key Features
DS13_V2 Compute Instance
Provides a powerful and balanced mix of CPU, memory, and network resources optimized for Apache Cassandra workloads.
Managed Service
Reduces operational burden by offloading infrastructure management, patching, and monitoring to Microsoft.
Azure Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrates with other Azure services, enabling a unified cloud environment for your applications.
Scalability Options
Allows you to easily scale your database capacity up or down to meet fluctuating business demands.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable monthly costs, simplifying IT budget management for your database infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require highly available and performant databases to handle high volumes of transactions and sensitive data, making managed Cassandra a suitable choice for risk management and trading platforms.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses often need to manage large inventories, customer data, and real-time order processing, benefiting from the scalability and performance of managed Cassandra for e-commerce and loyalty programs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can utilize managed Cassandra for IoT data ingestion, supply chain management, and real-time operational monitoring, requiring robust and scalable data solutions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations can leverage managed Cassandra for storing and analyzing large datasets related to patient records, research, and operational efficiency, while adhering to strict data management requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra?
It is a service that provides a managed Apache Cassandra database environment on Microsoft Azure. Microsoft handles the underlying infrastructure, allowing you to focus on your data and applications.
What does the DS13_V2 instance type offer?
The DS13_V2 instance type is optimized for compute-intensive workloads, offering a good balance of CPU, memory, and network performance suitable for demanding Apache Cassandra deployments.
Who is this service intended for?
This service is designed for businesses, particularly SMBs and mid-market companies, that use IT for their own operations and require a scalable, high-performance NoSQL database solution without the complexity of self-management.
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
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