Microsoft Azure D16AS V4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure D16AS V4 Virtual Machines provide scalable and reliable cloud computing resources designed for demanding business workloads.
- Access to: High-performance compute resources for diverse applications and workloads.
- Coverage for: Flexible virtual machine configurations to meet evolving business needs.
- Protection against: Infrastructure limitations by leveraging Azure's global network.
- Entitlement to: Advanced features and capabilities for modern application deployment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure D16AS V4 Virtual Machines are cloud-based compute instances offering a balance of performance and cost-effectiveness. This specific configuration, the D16AS V4, provides substantial CPU and memory resources suitable for a wide range of business applications, including web servers, application servers, and development/testing environments.
These virtual machines are ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to deploy and manage applications without the overhead of physical hardware. They integrate into existing Azure environments or serve as the foundation for new cloud-native solutions, offering flexibility and scalability.
- Scalable Performance: Dynamically adjust resources to match application demand.
- Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go model optimizes cloud spending.
- Global Availability: Deploy resources in Azure regions worldwide for low latency.
- Security Features: Benefit from Azure's built-in security and compliance controls.
- Flexible Configurations: Choose from various VM sizes and types to suit specific workloads.
Empower your business with flexible and powerful cloud infrastructure tailored for SMB and mid-market operational needs.
What This Enables
Deploying Business-Critical Applications
Enable teams to host and run essential business applications, such as customer relationship management (CRM) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Streamline operations by ensuring these applications are always available and performant.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, on-premises infrastructure modernization, virtualized workloads
Development and Testing Environments
Automate the creation and management of development and testing environments for software projects. Streamline the software development lifecycle by providing on-demand access to consistent and reproducible virtual machines.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, application testing frameworks, sandbox environments
Web Hosting and Application Serving
Enable teams to host public-facing websites and internal web applications with reliable performance and scalability. Automate scaling to handle fluctuating traffic demands, ensuring a consistent user experience.
e-commerce platforms, content management systems, internal portals, API endpoints
Key Features
Intel® Xeon® E5-2673 v4 2.3 GHz processor
Experience high-performance computing for demanding applications and faster data processing.
Up to 2048 GiB of RAM
Support memory-intensive workloads and large datasets with ample memory capacity.
Azure Premium SSD storage support
Achieve low latency and high throughput for critical applications and databases.
Nested virtualization
Enable advanced scenarios like running hypervisors within the virtual machine for testing or specialized deployments.
Azure Resource Manager integration
Simplify deployment, management, and automation of virtual machines through a unified control plane.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require robust and secure platforms for trading, analytics, and customer data management, benefiting from the performance and reliability of Azure VMs to meet strict regulatory and operational demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and scalable solutions for electronic health records (EHR), medical imaging, and research data, where Azure VMs can provide the necessary performance and compliance capabilities.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can utilize Azure VMs for running operational technology (OT) applications, supply chain management, and data analytics to optimize production processes and improve efficiency.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers benefit from secure environments for case management, document storage, and client communication, where Azure VMs offer scalability and data protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D16AS V4 series virtual machine?
The D16AS V4 series is a generation of Azure virtual machines optimized for compute-intensive workloads. The D16AS V4 specifically offers a balance of CPU, memory, and storage performance suitable for a wide range of business applications.
What kind of workloads are best suited for the D16AS V4?
This VM series is ideal for web servers, application servers, small to medium databases, and development/testing environments. Its performance characteristics make it suitable for applications requiring consistent compute power.
How is licensing handled for Azure Virtual Machines?
Azure Virtual Machines are typically licensed through a pay-as-you-go subscription model. This means you pay for the compute resources you consume, offering flexibility and cost control for your cloud infrastructure.
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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