Microsoft Azure E20DS v4 Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure E20DS v4 Virtual Machines provide scalable compute capacity for demanding business workloads, ensuring consistent performance for your critical applications.
- Flexible Compute: Access powerful virtual machines optimized for memory-intensive applications and general-purpose workloads.
- Scalable Performance: Easily adjust resources up or down to match fluctuating business demands and optimize costs.
- Reliable Infrastructure: Benefit from Azure's global network and robust infrastructure for high availability and uptime.
- Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go subscription model allows for predictable budgeting and reduced capital expenditure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure E20DS v4 Virtual Machines are a series of cloud-based compute instances designed for memory-intensive applications and general-purpose workloads. These VMs offer a balance of CPU, memory, and storage, making them suitable for a wide range of business applications requiring consistent performance and scalability.
Businesses of all sizes, from SMBs to enterprises, utilize these virtual machines to host critical applications, develop and test software, manage databases, and run complex simulations. They integrate seamlessly into existing IT infrastructure, providing a flexible and cost-effective alternative to on-premises hardware.
- Optimized for Memory-Intensive Workloads: Features like Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processor and DDR4 memory provide enhanced performance for applications like SAP HANA, SQL Server, and large-scale analytics.
- High Throughput and Low Latency: Local NVMe storage offers high IOPS and low latency, crucial for performance-sensitive databases and applications.
- Flexible Deployment Options: Deploy on Azure's secure and reliable global infrastructure, with options for various operating systems and configurations.
- Pay-as-you-go Pricing: Subscription-based billing ensures cost predictability and allows for efficient resource management.
- Enhanced Security: Benefit from Azure's built-in security features and compliance certifications to protect your data and applications.
Azure E20DS v4 Virtual Machines offer SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade compute power and flexibility without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Deploying Memory-Intensive Business Applications
Enable teams to run demanding applications such as SAP HANA, large SQL Server databases, or complex analytics platforms. This ensures smooth operation and rapid data processing for critical business functions.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, on-premises datacenter extensions, virtual desktop infrastructure
Streamlining Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the creation and management of development and testing environments for software applications. This allows development teams to quickly provision and de-provision resources, accelerating release cycles.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, application modernization projects, microservices architectures
Automating Data Analytics and Reporting
Automate data processing, analytics, and reporting for business intelligence initiatives. This provides timely insights from large datasets, enabling data-driven decision-making.
big data processing, business intelligence platforms, machine learning model training, data warehousing
Key Features
Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL processor
Provides high-performance computing power for demanding applications and workloads.
DDR4 Memory
Offers fast memory access, crucial for memory-intensive applications like in-memory databases.
Local NVMe SSD Storage
Delivers high IOPS and low latency for storage, significantly improving application responsiveness.
Azure Global Network
Ensures reliable access, scalability, and disaster recovery capabilities through a worldwide infrastructure.
Pay-as-you-go Subscription
Allows for flexible resource allocation and predictable operational expenses, optimizing IT budgets.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for real-time trading, risk analysis, and large database management, all of which are supported by the E20DS v4 series' memory and processing capabilities.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can utilize these VMs for running complex simulations, managing IoT data streams, and hosting enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that demand significant computational resources.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust platforms for managing electronic health records (EHR), running medical imaging analysis, and supporting research requiring large datasets and high-performance computing.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies can benefit from hosting large document management systems, performing e-discovery, and running case management software that requires substantial memory and fast data access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the E20DS v4 series virtual machine best suited for?
The E20DS v4 series is optimized for memory-intensive applications and general-purpose workloads. This includes applications like SAP HANA, SQL Server, and large-scale analytics that require significant memory resources and high I/O performance.
How does this virtual machine offer cost efficiency?
As a subscription-based service, you pay only for the resources you consume on an hourly basis. This pay-as-you-go model eliminates the need for large upfront hardware investments and allows you to scale resources up or down as needed, optimizing costs.
What are the benefits of using Azure for virtual machines?
Azure provides a secure, reliable, and globally distributed infrastructure. Benefits include high availability, built-in security features, compliance certifications, and the ability to easily integrate with other Azure services.
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.