
Microsoft Azure D32AS V4 Virtual Machines
Azure D32AS V4 Virtual Machines provide powerful, scalable compute resources designed for demanding business workloads, ensuring consistent performance for your critical applications.
- Scalable Compute: Access flexible virtual machine instances that can be scaled up or down to meet fluctuating business demands.
- Performance Optimized: Benefit from hardware-based acceleration and high-performance storage for demanding applications.
- Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go subscription model allows for optimized IT spending without large upfront hardware investments.
- Global Availability: Deploy virtual machines in Microsoft's secure and reliable global data center network for high availability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure D32AS V4 Virtual Machines are cloud-based compute resources offering a balance of performance and cost-effectiveness. This specific configuration, the D32AS V4, is optimized for memory-intensive workloads and provides a robust platform for running business-critical applications.
These virtual machines are ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies seeking to deploy or expand their application infrastructure without the overhead of managing physical hardware. They integrate into existing Azure environments or serve as the foundation for new cloud deployments.
- High Memory Capacity: Features a significant amount of RAM per vCPU, ideal for memory-intensive applications.
- Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL Processor: Delivers strong processing power for complex tasks.
- Premium SSD Storage: Offers low latency and high throughput for fast data access.
- Flexible Deployment: Can be used for a wide range of workloads including databases, web servers, and application servers.
- Subscription Billing: Provides predictable monthly costs for IT budget management.
Azure D32AS V4 Virtual Machines offer SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade performance and flexibility, simplifying cloud infrastructure management.
What This Enables
Deploying Memory-Intensive Applications
Enable teams to run applications that require substantial RAM, such as large databases or in-memory analytics platforms. This ensures smooth operation and fast data processing for critical business functions.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud deployments, virtual desktop infrastructure, business intelligence platforms
Hosting Business-Critical Workloads
Streamline the deployment of essential business applications, including ERP systems, CRM platforms, and custom-built software. This provides a stable and performant environment for day-to-day operations.
on-premises application hosting, cloud migration projects, disaster recovery solutions, business continuity planning
Development and Testing Environments
Automate the creation and management of development and testing environments that mimic production. This accelerates software development cycles and reduces the risk of deployment issues.
agile development workflows, DevOps pipelines, application modernization initiatives, sandbox environments
Key Features
Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL Processor
Provides powerful processing capabilities for demanding computational tasks and application execution.
High Memory to vCPU Ratio
Supports memory-intensive workloads, improving performance for databases and analytics.
Premium SSD Storage
Offers fast, low-latency storage access, accelerating application load times and data retrieval.
Azure Global Network
Ensures high availability, reliability, and data residency compliance through Microsoft's secure data centers.
Subscription Licensing
Enables predictable operational expenses and avoids large capital outlays for hardware.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and secure data processing, making memory-optimized VMs essential for compliance and operational efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle large patient datasets and complex medical imaging, necessitating robust virtual machines for Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and research applications that demand significant memory.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use virtual machines for running complex simulation software, managing supply chain logistics, and hosting operational technology (OT) applications that require consistent performance and data access.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers manage large document repositories and case management systems, benefiting from the speed and capacity of memory-optimized VMs for efficient data retrieval and analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the D32AS V4 series and other Azure VM series?
The Dsv4 series, including the D32AS V4, is optimized for memory-intensive workloads and offers a good balance of compute, memory, and storage performance. It utilizes Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors and premium SSD storage for enhanced speed.
Can I scale my D32AS V4 virtual machine?
Yes, Azure virtual machines can be scaled up or down to adjust compute and memory resources based on your changing business needs. This allows for cost optimization and ensures performance.
What kind of workloads are best suited for the D32AS V4?
This VM series is ideal for memory-intensive applications such as relational databases, in-memory analytics, and large application caches. It also performs well as a web server or application server.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.