Microsoft Azure D48AS V4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure D48AS V4 Virtual Machines provide high-performance computing resources designed for demanding workloads, offering enhanced memory and storage capabilities.
- Enhanced Performance: Optimized for memory-intensive applications and I/O heavy workloads, ensuring smooth operation.
- Scalable Capacity: Easily adjust resources to meet fluctuating business demands, preventing performance bottlenecks.
- Flexible Deployment: Deploy on Azure's global infrastructure for reliable access and disaster recovery options.
- Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go subscription model allows for predictable IT expenditure without large upfront hardware investments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure D48AS V4 Virtual Machines are a series of compute-optimized instances designed for businesses requiring significant memory and fast storage. These VMs offer a balance of CPU, memory, and storage performance, making them suitable for a wide range of enterprise applications and workloads.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize these virtual machines to host critical business applications, databases, and development environments. They fit within the Azure cloud infrastructure, providing a scalable and reliable platform for their organization's IT needs.
- High Memory Bandwidth: Ideal for memory-intensive applications and large datasets.
- Fast Local Storage: Utilizes NVMe SSDs for low latency and high throughput storage access.
- Optimized for Workloads: Designed for applications like SAP HANA, SQL Server, and large relational database servers.
- Global Azure Network: Benefit from Azure's extensive network for global reach and resilience.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable monthly costs for IT budgeting and financial planning.
Azure D48AS V4 VMs empower SMB and mid-market teams to run their most demanding applications with enterprise-grade performance and flexibility.
What This Enables
Deploying Memory Intensive Applications
Enable teams to run memory-intensive applications such as SAP HANA, large SQL Server databases, or in-memory analytics platforms. These VMs provide the necessary memory bandwidth and fast storage to ensure optimal application performance and responsiveness.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized application hosting, business intelligence platforms
Hosting Large Relational Databases
Streamline the hosting of large relational databases that require significant memory and fast I/O operations. The D48AS V4 series ensures low latency and high throughput, critical for transactional systems and data warehousing.
data-driven operations, core business system hosting, backend application support, database consolidation
Accelerating Development and Testing
Automate the provisioning of powerful development and testing environments that mimic production performance. Developers can work with faster build times and more responsive application testing cycles.
agile development workflows, DevOps pipelines, application modernization projects, performance testing scenarios
Key Features
DDR4 Memory
Provides high memory bandwidth essential for memory-intensive applications and large datasets.
NVMe SSD Local Storage
Offers extremely low latency and high IOPS for fast data access, crucial for databases and I/O heavy workloads.
Intel Xeon E5-2673 v4 Processors
Delivers strong processing power for demanding computational tasks and application execution.
Azure Global Infrastructure
Ensures high availability, disaster recovery capabilities, and global accessibility for your applications.
Pay-as-you-go Subscription
Provides predictable operational expenses and the flexibility to scale resources up or down as needed.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for real-time trading, risk analysis, and large-scale data processing, often with strict uptime and compliance requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use these VMs for running complex ERP systems, supply chain management software, and industrial control applications that demand significant memory and processing power.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations leverage these VMs for managing large patient databases, running medical imaging analysis, and supporting research applications that require substantial computational resources.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies utilize these VMs for document management systems, e-discovery platforms, and complex case management software that handles large volumes of data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary use case for the D48AS V4 series?
The D48AS V4 series is optimized for memory-intensive applications and I/O heavy workloads, such as large relational databases, SAP HANA, and business analytics platforms. It offers a balance of compute, memory, and fast local storage.
What is the billing model for these virtual machines?
These virtual machines are offered on a subscription basis, typically billed monthly. This pay-as-you-go model allows for predictable IT spending and flexibility in resource allocation.
Can these VMs be used for general-purpose computing?
While they can be used for general-purpose computing, their strength lies in workloads that benefit from high memory capacity and fast local storage. For less demanding tasks, other Azure VM series might be more cost-effective.
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.