Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines E8-4DS v4 Series
Microsoft Azure E8-4DS v4 virtual machines provide high-performance compute for demanding business workloads, offering up to 8 vCPUs and 32 GiB of memory.
- Scalable Compute: Access flexible virtual machine resources that scale with your business needs, ensuring optimal performance.
- Enhanced Performance: Benefit from the E8-4DS v4 series optimized for memory-intensive applications and general-purpose workloads.
- Cost Efficiency: Utilize a subscription-based model to manage cloud spending effectively without upfront hardware investments.
- Global Availability: Deploy your virtual machines in the US Central region for reliable access and low latency for your users.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides access to Microsoft Azure E8-4DS v4 series virtual machines, a cloud-based compute solution designed for businesses requiring robust performance and scalability. It unlocks the capabilities of Azure's infrastructure, allowing for the deployment of virtual servers with specific CPU and memory configurations to meet diverse application demands.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market companies utilize these virtual machines to host critical business applications, develop and test software, or run complex simulations. They fit within an organization's existing IT strategy, providing enterprise-grade computing power without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Optimized for Performance: Features Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors for high throughput and consistent performance.
- Memory Intensive Workloads: Ideal for applications like relational databases, in-memory analytics, and caching services.
- Flexible Deployment: Easily provision and manage virtual machines through the Azure portal or APIs.
- Pay-as-you-go: Subscription billing model ensures you only pay for the resources you consume.
- Secure Environment: Benefit from Azure's built-in security features and compliance certifications.
Azure E8-4DS v4 virtual machines offer SMB and mid-market teams a powerful, flexible, and cost-effective way to run their essential business applications in the cloud.
What This Enables
Enable scalable application hosting
Enable teams to deploy and run business-critical applications, such as CRM or ERP systems, with reliable performance and uptime. Streamline application delivery by provisioning virtual machines that match specific workload requirements.
cloud-native applications, virtualized business systems, on-premises application modernization, hybrid cloud deployments
Support development and testing environments
Streamline the process of setting up and tearing down development and testing environments for software projects. Automate the provisioning of consistent, isolated environments to accelerate the software development lifecycle.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, software testing frameworks, developer sandbox environments
Run memory-intensive analytics
Enable teams to process large datasets and run complex analytical queries that require significant memory resources. Automate data processing tasks for business intelligence and reporting without performance bottlenecks.
in-memory databases, big data analytics platforms, business intelligence reporting, financial modeling
Key Features
Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL Processors
Achieve high performance and consistent throughput for demanding workloads, ensuring applications run efficiently.
8 vCPUs and 32 GiB RAM
Run memory-intensive applications and services with ample resources, preventing performance degradation.
Azure US Central Region
Deploy your virtual machines in a geographically strategic location for optimal latency and availability for your users.
Subscription Billing
Manage IT costs effectively with a predictable, pay-as-you-go model that avoids large upfront hardware investments.
Azure Infrastructure
Benefit from Microsoft's secure, compliant, and globally available cloud platform for your critical business operations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for analytics, trading platforms, and secure data processing, making Azure's E8-4DS v4 series suitable for these demanding workloads.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can utilize these virtual machines for running complex simulations, managing IoT data streams, and hosting production management software that requires significant compute and memory resources.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust infrastructure for electronic health records (EHR), medical imaging analysis, and research data processing, benefiting from the performance and scalability of Azure VMs.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies can leverage these virtual machines for running specialized legal software, managing large document repositories, and performing complex case analysis requiring substantial computing power.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the E8-4DS v4 series virtual machine optimized for?
The E8-4DS v4 series is optimized for memory-intensive applications and general-purpose workloads. This includes relational databases, in-memory analytics, and caching services that require substantial RAM.
How does the subscription billing model work?
Subscription billing means you pay for the virtual machine resources you consume on a recurring basis, typically monthly. This model offers flexibility and cost control compared to purchasing and maintaining physical hardware.
Can I deploy this virtual machine in other Azure regions?
This specific SKU is listed for the US Central region. While Azure offers a wide range of regions, availability of specific VM series may vary. Consult Azure documentation for broader deployment options.
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.