Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines D48A v4 Series
Unlock powerful cloud computing with Microsoft Azure D48A v4 Virtual Machines, offering enhanced performance for your critical business applications.
- Scalable Compute: Access flexible virtual machine resources that adapt to your fluctuating business demands.
- Enhanced Performance: Benefit from the latest generation hardware for faster processing and improved application responsiveness.
- Cost Efficiency: Optimize your IT budget by paying only for the virtual machine capacity your business actively uses.
- Global Availability: Deploy virtual machines in Azure's US West 2 region for low latency and high availability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines D48A v4 Series provides on-demand, scalable computing capacity within Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure. This offering, specifically the D48A v4 instance, is designed for compute-intensive workloads, offering a balance of CPU, memory, and storage optimized for demanding business applications.
These virtual machines are ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies seeking to run their own business applications, databases, or development environments without the overhead of managing physical hardware. They integrate into existing Azure environments or serve as the foundation for new cloud-native solutions.
- Flexible Deployment: Provision virtual machines quickly to meet project timelines or unexpected demand.
- Performance Optimization: Leverage Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors for demanding workloads.
- Cost Management: Utilize a pay-as-you-go subscription model to control IT expenditure.
- Azure Ecosystem Integration: Seamlessly connect with other Azure services for storage, networking, and security.
- Reliable Infrastructure: Benefit from Microsoft's enterprise-grade data center reliability and uptime.
Azure D48A v4 Virtual Machines offer SMB and mid-market businesses enterprise-level compute power with the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of the cloud.
What This Enables
Deploying Compute-Intensive Business Applications
Enable teams to run demanding applications such as large databases, analytics platforms, or ERP systems. Streamline operations by providing consistent and powerful virtualized environments for critical business functions.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, existing on-premises infrastructure, application modernization initiatives
Supporting Development and Testing Environments
Automate the provisioning of development and testing environments to accelerate software release cycles. Provide developers with consistent, isolated instances for coding, debugging, and quality assurance.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, cross-platform testing, application prototyping
Hosting Business-Critical Databases
Streamline the deployment and management of relational or NoSQL databases that support core business operations. Ensure high availability and performance for data-driven applications.
data warehousing, transactional systems, business intelligence platforms, data analytics workloads
Key Features
Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL Processors
Experience superior performance for compute-intensive tasks, leading to faster processing times and improved application responsiveness.
DDR4 Memory
Benefit from high-speed memory that enhances the performance of memory-bound applications and databases.
Premium SSD Storage
Achieve low latency and high throughput for your storage needs, crucial for demanding applications and databases.
Azure Virtual Network Integration
Securely connect your virtual machines to other Azure resources and your on-premises network for a unified IT environment.
Pay-as-you-go Subscription
Control IT spending by paying only for the compute resources consumed, avoiding large upfront hardware investments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and large-scale data processing, often with strict uptime and security compliance needs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize compute-intensive applications for simulations, IoT data processing, and supply chain management, benefiting from scalable cloud resources.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust computing for electronic health records (EHR), medical imaging analysis, and research, demanding reliable and secure infrastructure.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle large document repositories and complex case management systems that benefit from scalable and accessible cloud compute.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D48A v4 series virtual machine optimized for?
The D48A v4 series is optimized for compute-intensive workloads. This includes applications that require significant CPU power, such as large databases, analytics engines, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Can I scale my virtual machines up or down?
Yes, Azure virtual machines offer flexibility. You can scale your virtual machine instances up or down based on your changing business needs, ensuring you have the right amount of resources at the right time.
How does this licensing model work?
This is a subscription-based licensing model. You pay a recurring fee for the use of the virtual machine resources, providing a predictable operational expense rather than a large capital expenditure.
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.