Microsoft Azure E16DS v4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure E16DS v4 Virtual Machines provide powerful, scalable compute resources designed for demanding business workloads, ensuring consistent performance for your critical applications.
- Enhanced Performance: Benefit from Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processors and local NVMe storage for demanding applications.
- Scalable Compute: Easily adjust virtual machine resources to match fluctuating business demands and optimize costs.
- Flexible Deployment: Deploy virtual machines in the US West 2 region for localized performance and compliance.
- Cost Efficiency: Utilize a subscription-based model for predictable operational expenses and efficient resource allocation.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure E16DS v4 Virtual Machines are a series of high-performance compute instances optimized for a wide range of enterprise workloads. These VMs feature Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processors, offering a balance of compute, memory, and local NVMe storage, ideal for applications requiring fast I/O and low latency.
These virtual machines are designed for businesses that need to run their own IT operations, including IT Managers overseeing infrastructure, Business Owners seeking reliable application hosting, and IT Professionals managing critical business systems. They fit into environments requiring dedicated compute resources for applications, development, testing, or data processing.
- High-Performance Processors: Equipped with Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processors for demanding computational tasks.
- Fast Local Storage: Includes local NVMe SSD storage for rapid data access and improved application responsiveness.
- Optimized Memory: Offers a significant memory to vCPU ratio suitable for memory-intensive applications.
- Global Availability: Deployable in the US West 2 region, providing localized access and performance.
- Subscription Billing: Operates on a predictable subscription model for clear financial planning.
Azure E16DS v4 VMs offer SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade performance and flexibility without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
What This Enables
Deploying Resource-Intensive Business Applications
Enable teams to host demanding applications such as ERP, CRM, or custom business software that require significant processing power and fast data access. Streamline operations by ensuring applications have the dedicated performance they need to function optimally.
On-premises application hosting, cloud-native application deployment, hybrid cloud environments, virtual desktop infrastructure
Running High-Performance Development and Testing Environments
Automate the provisioning of powerful environments for software development, testing, and staging. Streamline the development lifecycle by providing developers with rapid access to compute resources that mimic production conditions.
Agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, application modernization projects, sandbox environments
Supporting Data Analytics and Processing Workloads
Enable teams to process large datasets and run complex analytical queries with fast local storage and robust compute capabilities. Streamline data-driven decision-making by providing the infrastructure for efficient data manipulation.
Business intelligence platforms, data warehousing, machine learning model training, big data analytics
Key Features
Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL Processors
Achieve high computational throughput for demanding applications and workloads.
Local NVMe SSD Storage
Experience rapid data access and low latency for I/O intensive applications.
High Memory to vCPU Ratio
Support memory-intensive applications and databases effectively.
Azure US West 2 Region Deployment
Ensure localized performance and compliance for users in the western United States.
Subscription-based Billing
Benefit from predictable operational expenses and flexible resource scaling.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and data processing, often with strict uptime and low-latency requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations benefit from robust compute for running complex simulations, IoT data processing, and managing production systems that demand consistent performance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable infrastructure for electronic health records, medical imaging analysis, and research applications that require significant processing power and data security.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies utilize powerful virtual machines for case management software, large document processing, and secure client data handling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary benefit of the E16DS v4 series VMs?
The E16DS v4 series offers a strong balance of compute, memory, and fast local NVMe storage, making it ideal for memory-intensive applications and workloads that benefit from high I/O performance.
Can these VMs be used for general-purpose workloads?
Yes, while optimized for specific performance characteristics, these VMs can effectively run a wide range of general-purpose business applications, development environments, and web servers.
What does 'subscription billing' mean for these virtual machines?
Subscription billing means you pay a recurring fee for the use of the virtual machine resources, providing predictable operational costs. This model allows for easier budgeting and financial planning compared to upfront capital expenditures.
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.