Microsoft Azure D48AS V4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure D48AS V4 Virtual Machines provide scalable, high-performance compute resources designed for demanding workloads, offering flexible capacity for your business needs.
- Scalable Compute: Access powerful virtual machines that can be scaled up or down to meet fluctuating application demands.
- Flexible Capacity: Entitlement to deploy virtual machines on demand, adapting your infrastructure to project requirements.
- Performance Optimized: Coverage for virtual machines optimized for compute-intensive applications and high-throughput workloads.
- Cost Efficiency: Protection against over-provisioning by paying only for the compute resources utilized.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure D48AS V4 Virtual Machines are cloud-based compute instances offering a balance of memory, compute, and storage, ideal for a wide range of business applications. These VMs are designed for general-purpose workloads requiring consistent performance and availability.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize these virtual machines to host critical applications, develop and test software, or run business intelligence tools. They fit within a cloud-based or hybrid IT environment, providing on-demand infrastructure without the need for on-premises hardware investment.
- Optimized Performance: Designed for compute-intensive applications and high-throughput workloads.
- Flexible Deployment: Easily deploy and manage virtual machines in the Azure cloud.
- Scalable Resources: Adjust compute, memory, and storage as your business needs evolve.
- Cost Management: Pay-as-you-go subscription model for predictable operational expenses.
- Global Availability: Access Azure's global network of data centers for reliable service.
Azure D48AS V4 Virtual Machines offer SMB and mid-market teams the power and flexibility of enterprise-grade compute without the associated capital expenditure and management overhead.
What This Enables
Deploying Compute-Intensive Applications
Enable teams to run applications that require significant processing power and memory. Streamline the deployment of workloads such as large-scale data analytics, scientific simulations, or complex rendering tasks.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized infrastructure, application development platforms
Hosting Business-Critical Workloads
Streamline the hosting of essential business applications like ERP systems, CRM platforms, or custom-built software. Automate the provisioning of reliable compute capacity to ensure continuous operation and user access.
on-premises server consolidation, cloud migration projects, disaster recovery solutions, business continuity planning
Development and Testing Environments
Enable teams to rapidly provision and de-provision development and testing environments. Automate the creation of isolated instances for software builds, quality assurance, and performance testing.
agile development workflows, DevOps pipelines, software testing frameworks, sandbox environments
Key Features
Intel Xeon E5-2673 v4 2.3 GHz processor
Provides robust processing power for demanding applications and consistent performance for critical business operations.
Up to 48 vCPUs and 384 GiB of RAM
Offers substantial compute and memory resources to handle large datasets and complex computations efficiently.
Premium SSD storage
Ensures high-performance I/O for applications requiring fast data access, reducing latency and improving user experience.
Azure Virtual Network integration
Allows secure and isolated network deployment, enhancing data security and compliance for sensitive business information.
Pay-as-you-go subscription model
Provides cost predictability and flexibility, allowing businesses to scale resources based on actual usage and avoid capital expenditure.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports compute-intensive tasks like simulation, CAD/CAM, and IoT data processing, crucial for optimizing production and supply chains.
Finance & Insurance
Provides the necessary performance for complex financial modeling, risk analysis, and high-volume transaction processing, meeting strict regulatory and performance demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Enables advanced data analytics for research, genomics, and patient data processing, supporting innovation while adhering to HIPAA and other compliance standards.
Retail & Hospitality
Facilitates scalable point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer analytics, adapting to seasonal demands and large data volumes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D48AS V4 series virtual machine best suited for?
The D48AS V4 series is optimized for compute-intensive applications and high-throughput workloads. It is ideal for scenarios requiring significant processing power and memory, such as large-scale data analytics, scientific simulations, or hosting demanding business applications.
How does this subscription model work?
This is a subscription-based service, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the virtual machine resources. This allows for flexible scaling of your compute capacity based on your business needs, without the upfront cost of purchasing physical hardware.
Can I customize the resources of this virtual machine?
While the D48AS V4 series offers a specific configuration, Azure provides a wide range of virtual machine sizes and series. You can select the configuration that best matches your specific workload requirements, and scale up or down as needed.
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.