Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines ESv4 Series E16s_v4
Microsoft Azure ESv4 Series E16s_v4 virtual machines provide scalable compute resources designed for demanding workloads, ensuring your applications run efficiently.
- Scalable Compute: Access powerful virtual machines with Intel® Xeon® E5-2673 v4 processors for demanding applications.
- Flexible Licensing: Subscription-based licensing ensures you only pay for what you use, with predictable billing.
- Global Availability: Deploy virtual machines in the US West Central region for optimal performance and proximity.
- Enhanced Performance: Benefit from fast local storage and high memory configurations for critical business operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides access to Microsoft Azure's ESv4 Series virtual machines, specifically the E16s_v4 configuration, located in the US West Central region. These virtual machines are powered by Intel® Xeon® E5-2673 v4 processors and offer a balance of compute, memory, and fast local SSD storage, making them suitable for a wide range of enterprise-grade applications and workloads.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market companies utilize these virtual machines to host critical business applications, databases, development environments, and other compute-intensive tasks. They fit into cloud-based or hybrid IT infrastructures, providing a flexible and scalable alternative to on-premises hardware.
- High Performance Compute: Equipped with Intel® Xeon® E5-2673 v4 processors for demanding applications.
- Fast Local Storage: Includes local SSD storage for low latency and high throughput operations.
- Generous Memory: Offers substantial memory capacity to support memory-intensive workloads.
- Subscription Billing: Provides a predictable, pay-as-you-go subscription model for cost management.
- Azure Ecosystem Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft Azure services for a complete cloud solution.
Azure ESv4 Series virtual machines offer SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade performance and flexibility without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Deploying High-Performance Applications
Enable teams to run demanding enterprise applications, such as large databases or complex analytics platforms, with consistent performance. Streamline operations by leveraging dedicated compute and fast local storage for critical business functions.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized workloads, business-critical applications
Optimizing Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the creation and management of development and testing environments that require significant compute resources. Automate the provisioning and scaling of these environments to accelerate software delivery cycles.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, application modernization projects, DevOps practices
Hosting Business-Critical Databases
Enable teams to host and manage high-transaction databases with low latency and high throughput. Ensure the continuous operation of your data infrastructure through reliable cloud-based compute.
data-intensive operations, transactional systems, business intelligence platforms, data warehousing
Key Features
Intel Xeon E5-2673 v4 Processors
Provides powerful and efficient processing for demanding applications and workloads.
Local SSD Storage
Offers low-latency, high-performance storage for applications and databases requiring fast data access.
High Memory Configurations
Supports memory-intensive applications and large datasets, improving overall application responsiveness.
Subscription Billing
Enables predictable operational expenses with a pay-as-you-go model, optimizing IT budget.
Azure US West Central Region Deployment
Ensures proximity to users and other Azure services for reduced latency and improved performance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and data processing, often with strict uptime and security requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize powerful virtual machines for running complex simulations, IoT data processing, and operational analytics to optimize production.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust compute for medical imaging analysis, genomic sequencing, and managing large patient datasets while adhering to HIPAA compliance.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies often handle large document repositories and require fast access for e-discovery, case management, and client data processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Microsoft Azure ESv4 Series?
The Azure ESv4 Series are virtual machines optimized for compute-intensive workloads. They feature Intel® Xeon® E5-2673 v4 processors and local SSD storage for high performance.
What does the E16s_v4 instance type offer?
The E16s_v4 instance type provides 16 vCPUs, 128 GiB of memory, and fast local SSD storage, making it suitable for demanding applications and databases.
How is this licensed and billed?
This is a subscription-based license, billed on a recurring basis. You pay for the compute resources you consume, offering flexibility and cost control.
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.