Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines EV4 Series E16 V4
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines EV4 Series E16 V4 provides scalable compute capacity, enabling businesses to run demanding workloads efficiently in the US North Central region.
- Scalable Compute: Access E16 v4 virtual machines with 16 vCPUs and 64 GiB of RAM for demanding applications.
- Flexible Capacity: Dynamically adjust resources to meet fluctuating business needs without overprovisioning hardware.
- Cost Optimization: Benefit from pay-as-you-go subscription billing for predictable cloud expenditure.
- Global Availability: Deploy workloads in the US North Central region for optimized performance and compliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines EV4 Series E16 V4 is a cloud-based compute offering designed for businesses requiring significant processing power and memory. This subscription-based license unlocks access to virtual machines featuring Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors, optimized for memory-intensive workloads and general-purpose computing.
This offering is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who need to deploy applications, host services, or run complex simulations. It integrates into existing Azure environments, providing a flexible and scalable foundation for critical business operations without the overhead of managing physical infrastructure.
- Enhanced Performance: Utilizes Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors for high-speed processing.
- Memory Optimized: Offers a high memory-to-CPU ratio suitable for memory-intensive applications.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides a flexible, pay-as-you-go model for predictable cloud costs.
- Regional Deployment: Available in US North Central for localized performance and data residency.
- Scalable Infrastructure: Easily scale resources up or down based on business demand.
Azure EV4 Series virtual machines offer SMB and mid-market organizations enterprise-grade compute power with the flexibility and cost-efficiency of the cloud.
What This Enables
Deploying Memory Intensive Applications
Enable teams to run applications that require substantial memory resources, such as large databases, in-memory analytics, or complex simulations. Streamline operations by ensuring applications have the necessary capacity to perform efficiently without performance bottlenecks.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized application hosting, business intelligence platforms
Running General Purpose Workloads
Support a wide range of business applications and services with consistent and reliable compute power. Automate resource allocation to match fluctuating demand, ensuring business continuity and optimal user experience.
web server hosting, application servers, development and testing environments, business process automation
Optimizing Development and Testing
Provide development teams with on-demand access to powerful virtual machines for building, testing, and deploying software. Streamline the development lifecycle by quickly provisioning and de-provisioning environments as needed.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, software testing frameworks, cloud development sandboxes
Key Features
Intel Xeon Platinum 8272CL Processors
Achieve high-performance computing for demanding applications and faster processing times.
High Memory to vCPU Ratio
Run memory-intensive workloads efficiently, reducing the risk of performance degradation.
Azure Subscription Model
Benefit from predictable, pay-as-you-go pricing that aligns cloud costs with actual usage.
US North Central Region Deployment
Ensure low latency and compliance with data residency requirements for users in the region.
Scalability and Elasticity
Easily adjust compute resources to meet fluctuating business demands, optimizing both performance and cost.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for complex calculations, risk analysis, and real-time trading platforms, benefiting from the EV4 Series' processing power and memory capacity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can utilize these virtual machines for running demanding simulation software, IoT data processing, and operational analytics, ensuring efficient production and supply chain management.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations can deploy these VMs for medical imaging analysis, genomic sequencing, and managing large patient databases, supporting critical research and patient care initiatives.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies can run resource-intensive e-discovery platforms, case management software, and complex data analysis tools to enhance client service and operational efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Microsoft Azure EV4 Series?
The EV4 Series is a generation of Azure Virtual Machines optimized for memory-intensive and general-purpose workloads. The E16 V4 specifically offers 16 vCPUs and 64 GiB of RAM, powered by Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processors.
What type of workloads are best suited for the EV4 Series?
This series is ideal for memory-intensive applications such as large relational database servers, in-memory analytics, and large-scale enterprise applications. It also performs well for general-purpose computing needs.
How does the subscription billing work?
Subscription billing means you pay for the virtual machine resources as you use them, typically on an hourly or monthly basis. This offers flexibility and cost control compared to purchasing and maintaining physical hardware.
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.