Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines EDSv4 Series E16-8DS V4
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines EDSv4 Series E16-8DS V4 provides powerful, scalable compute resources designed for demanding business workloads in the US South Central region.
- Platform Access: Entitlement to deploy and run virtual machines on Microsoft Azure's global infrastructure.
- Scalable Performance: Coverage for virtual machines with 16 vCPUs and 8 GiB of memory, suitable for diverse application needs.
- Subscription Billing: Continuous access to cloud compute resources billed on a recurring subscription basis for predictable budgeting.
- Compliance Assurance: Facilitates adherence to regulatory requirements by providing a secure and managed cloud environment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides access to Microsoft Azure's EDSv4 series virtual machines, specifically the E16-8DS V4 model, located in the US South Central region. These virtual machines are optimized for memory-intensive workloads, offering a balance of compute and memory resources to support a wide range of applications and services.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize these virtual machines to host critical business applications, development and testing environments, or data analytics platforms. They integrate into existing Azure deployments or serve as the foundation for new cloud-native solutions, providing flexibility and performance without the overhead of on-premises hardware.
- Optimized for Memory-Intensive Workloads: Designed for applications requiring significant memory resources, such as in-memory analytics, large databases, and SAP HANA.
- Flexible Deployment: Easily deploy and manage virtual machines within the Azure ecosystem, integrating with other Azure services.
- Subscription-Based Access: Provides continuous access to compute resources through a predictable subscription model, simplifying IT budgeting.
- Global Infrastructure: Leverages Microsoft Azure's secure and reliable global data center network for high availability and disaster recovery.
- Cost Efficiency: Offers enterprise-grade performance and features without the capital expenditure and operational burden of managing physical infrastructure.
This Azure virtual machine series is ideal for businesses seeking powerful, flexible, and cost-effective cloud compute solutions to drive their operations forward.
What This Enables
Deploying Memory-Intensive Business Applications
Enable teams to run applications that require substantial memory resources, such as in-memory databases, large-scale analytics, or SAP HANA. This ensures smooth operation and fast data processing for critical business functions.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud deployments, virtual desktop infrastructure, data analytics platforms
Hosting Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the development lifecycle by providing dedicated, scalable virtual machines for coding, building, and testing applications. This accelerates time to market and improves software quality.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, software development teams, application testing cycles
Running Large Database Workloads
Automate the deployment of virtual machines optimized for large relational or NoSQL databases, ensuring high performance and availability for data-intensive operations. This supports business intelligence and reporting needs.
database hosting, data warehousing, business intelligence systems, transactional databases
Key Features
Intel® Xeon® E5-2673 v4 2.3 GHz processors
Provides high-performance processing power for demanding applications and workloads.
16 vCPUs and 8 GiB of RAM
Offers a balanced configuration suitable for memory-intensive tasks and general-purpose computing.
Premium SSD storage
Delivers low latency and high throughput for fast data access and application responsiveness.
Azure Virtual Network integration
Enables secure and isolated network environments for your applications and data.
Subscription-based billing
Provides predictable costs and simplifies budgeting for cloud compute resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for real-time analytics, risk assessment, and transaction processing, making memory-optimized VMs essential for their operations and compliance needs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize these VMs for running complex ERP systems, supply chain management software, and data analytics to optimize production and operations, often requiring significant memory resources.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle large volumes of patient data for analytics, research, and operational systems, benefiting from the memory capacity and performance of these virtual machines for critical applications.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage large document repositories and case management systems that can be memory-intensive, requiring robust virtual machines for efficient data access and retrieval.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Microsoft Azure EDSv4 series?
The EDSv4 series are memory-optimized virtual machines on Microsoft Azure. They are designed for memory-intensive workloads such as in-memory analytics, large databases, and SAP HANA, offering a good balance of CPU, memory, and storage performance.
What does E16-8DS V4 mean?
This designation indicates the specific configuration of the virtual machine. 'E' denotes the series (memory-optimized), '16' refers to 16 vCPUs, '8' refers to 8 GiB of RAM, 'D' indicates premium SSD storage, and 'S' signifies support for accelerated networking. 'V4' denotes the generation.
Where are these virtual machines located?
This specific offering is deployed in the US South Central region of Microsoft Azure, providing a geographically relevant location for businesses operating in or serving that area.
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.