Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines DSv4 Series - D2s v4
Microsoft Azure D2s v4 virtual machines provide flexible, pay-as-you-go compute resources designed for a wide range of business workloads, ensuring operational continuity.
- Access to Scalable Compute: Gain on-demand access to virtualized computing power that scales with your business needs.
- Flexible Subscription Billing: Benefit from a predictable, recurring subscription model for easier IT budget management.
- Optimized Performance: Utilize Dsv4 series VMs, featuring Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors for demanding applications.
- Global Availability: Deploy virtual machines in the US West region for localized performance and compliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Microsoft Azure Dsv4 series virtual machines, specifically the D2s v4 model, offer a powerful and flexible platform for running your business applications. This subscription-based licensing provides access to compute resources optimized for general-purpose workloads, featuring local SSD storage for enhanced performance and Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors.
These virtual machines are ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market organizations who need reliable and scalable infrastructure without the overhead of managing physical hardware. They integrate directly into the Azure cloud environment, supporting a variety of deployment scenarios from development and testing to production workloads.
- On-Demand Compute: Provision virtual machines as needed to match fluctuating business demands.
- Cost-Effective Licensing: Subscription model ensures predictable operational expenses.
- Performance Optimization: Local SSD storage and advanced processors accelerate application response times.
- Azure Ecosystem Integration: Seamlessly connect with other Azure services for a complete cloud solution.
- Compliance and Security: Leverage Azure's built-in security features and compliance certifications.
Azure Dsv4 series virtual machines offer SMB and mid-market teams a powerful, flexible, and cost-effective way to run their critical business applications in the cloud.
What This Enables
Deploying Business Critical Applications
Enable teams to host essential business applications, such as CRM, ERP, or custom-built software, on a reliable cloud platform. Streamline operations by ensuring consistent application availability and performance for your staff.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, existing on-premises workloads, business process automation
Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the development lifecycle by providing developers with scalable virtual machines for coding, testing, and staging. Automate the provisioning and de-provisioning of environments to accelerate release cycles.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, software development teams, application modernization projects
Database Hosting and Management
Support teams in hosting and managing databases for their business applications, benefiting from local SSD storage for improved query performance. Ensure data integrity and accessibility with Azure's robust infrastructure.
relational database deployments, data warehousing solutions, high-performance computing needs, data analytics platforms
Key Features
Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL Processor
Achieve high performance for demanding general-purpose workloads and applications.
Local SSD Storage
Experience faster data access and improved application response times for I/O intensive tasks.
Pay-as-you-go Subscription
Control IT costs with a flexible billing model that aligns expenses with actual usage.
Azure Global Network
Deploy resources in proximity to your users for reduced latency and enhanced user experience.
Scalability and Elasticity
Easily adjust compute resources up or down to meet changing business demands without hardware procurement delays.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require highly available and performant systems for trading, analytics, and customer portals, often with strict regulatory compliance needs that Azure's infrastructure can support.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and scalable platforms for electronic health records (EHR), patient portals, and research data, where HIPAA compliance and data integrity are paramount.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can utilize these VMs for hosting production management software, supply chain logistics, and IoT data processing, benefiting from scalable compute for operational efficiency.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers can host case management software, document management systems, and client portals, requiring reliable access and data security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dsv4 series of Azure Virtual Machines?
The Dsv4 series offers general-purpose virtual machines optimized for workloads requiring strong CPU performance and local SSD storage. The D2s v4 is a specific configuration within this series, providing a balanced set of resources.
What type of workloads are best suited for the D2s v4?
This VM is ideal for web servers, application servers, small to medium databases, development and test environments, and other general-purpose computing tasks that benefit from good CPU performance and fast local storage.
How does the subscription billing model work?
You pay a recurring fee for the virtual machine instance based on its configuration and the region it is deployed in. This model provides predictable costs and avoids large upfront hardware investments.
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.