Microsoft Azure D16AS V4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure D16AS V4 Virtual Machines provide scalable compute resources for demanding business workloads, ensuring reliable performance for your critical applications.
- Scalable Compute: Access flexible virtual machine instances to match your fluctuating application demands.
- Performance Optimized: Benefit from Dsv4-series VMs designed for memory-intensive and compute-intensive workloads.
- Global Availability: Deploy resources in Microsoft's US West 2 region for low latency and high availability.
- Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go subscription model allows for predictable operational expenses.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Microsoft Azure D16AS V4 Virtual Machines offer a powerful and flexible computing platform designed for businesses requiring significant memory and processing capabilities. This series is optimized for workloads such as in-memory analytics, relational databases, and large-scale enterprise applications, providing a robust foundation for your IT infrastructure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize these virtual machines to host critical business applications, develop and test software, or run complex data analysis. They fit within a cloud-based or hybrid IT environment, allowing organizations to scale resources up or down as needed without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- High Memory to CPU Ratio: Ideal for memory-intensive applications and databases.
- Intel® Xeon® E5 v4 Processors: Delivers strong performance for demanding compute tasks.
- Azure Premium SSD Storage Support: Ensures fast and consistent storage performance for applications.
- Flexible Deployment Options: Supports various operating systems and configurations to meet specific needs.
- Pay-as-you-go Subscription: Offers predictable monthly billing for cloud compute resources.
Azure D16AS V4 Virtual Machines are the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking enterprise-grade performance and scalability without the associated capital expenditure.
What This Enables
Deploying Memory-Intensive Applications
Enable teams to run applications that require substantial memory resources, such as large databases or in-memory analytics platforms. Streamline data processing and application performance by utilizing virtual machines optimized for high memory capacity.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud deployments, data analytics platforms, enterprise resource planning
Hosting Critical Business Databases
Support the reliable operation of your organization's core databases, including SQL Server, Oracle, and others. Ensure high availability and consistent performance for mission-critical data by deploying on Azure's optimized infrastructure.
transactional systems, data warehousing, business intelligence tools, backend services
Running Large-Scale Enterprise Workloads
Organizations deploying complex enterprise software solutions can benefit from the D16AS V4 series' processing power and memory. Automate resource allocation to handle peak loads and ensure uninterrupted service delivery for your business operations.
customer relationship management, supply chain management, financial systems, application development environments
Key Features
Intel® Xeon® E5 v4 processors
Provides robust processing power for demanding applications and faster execution of tasks.
High memory to CPU ratio
Optimized for memory-intensive workloads like in-memory analytics and large databases, improving application responsiveness.
Azure Premium SSD storage support
Delivers low-latency, high-throughput storage for applications requiring fast data access, enhancing overall performance.
Scalable compute capacity
Allows businesses to easily adjust virtual machine resources up or down based on demand, optimizing costs and performance.
Global Azure infrastructure
Enables deployment in specific regions like US West 2 for reduced latency and compliance with data residency requirements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high-performance computing for real-time analytics, trading platforms, and secure data processing to meet stringent regulatory compliance and operational demands.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers leverage these VMs for running complex ERP systems, supply chain management software, and data analytics for operational efficiency and predictive maintenance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations use these virtual machines for managing electronic health records, running medical imaging analysis, and supporting research requiring significant data processing power while adhering to HIPAA.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups utilize these VMs for managing large customer databases, point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and e-commerce platforms that demand high availability and performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D16AS V4 series virtual machine?
The D16AS V4 series is a generation of Azure virtual machines optimized for memory-intensive and compute-intensive workloads. It offers a high ratio of memory to virtual CPUs, making it suitable for applications like large databases and in-memory analytics.
What kind of workloads is this VM series best suited for?
This series is ideal for memory-intensive applications, relational databases, in-memory analytics, and large-scale enterprise applications that require significant processing power and memory capacity.
How does this differ from other Azure VM series?
The Dsv4 series, including the D16AS V4, is specifically designed with a higher memory-to-CPU ratio compared to general-purpose VMs, making it more performant for memory-bound applications.
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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