
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines EV4 Series E48 V4
Microsoft Azure EV4 Series virtual machines provide scalable compute capacity, enabling businesses to run demanding workloads efficiently in the cloud.
- Scalable Compute: Access powerful virtual machines designed for memory-intensive workloads, ensuring performance for your applications.
- Flexible Capacity: Dynamically adjust resources to meet fluctuating business demands, optimizing costs and performance.
- Global Availability: Deploy virtual machines in the US West Central region for low latency and reliable access to your critical applications.
- Microsoft Ecosystem: Seamlessly integrate with other Azure services for a unified and powerful IT infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Microsoft Azure EV4 Series virtual machines, specifically the E48 v4 instance, offer a high-performance computing solution optimized for memory-intensive applications. These VMs are built on the latest Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processor and provide a substantial amount of memory, making them ideal for enterprise-grade applications, large relational database servers, and in-memory analytics workloads.
Businesses utilizing Azure for their core operations, including IT Managers overseeing infrastructure, IT Professionals managing cloud deployments, and Business Owners seeking cost-effective scalability, will find the EV4 Series a powerful asset. This offering fits within a broader Azure cloud strategy, supporting everything from development and testing environments to mission-critical production workloads.
- Optimized for Memory-Intensive Workloads: Designed for applications requiring large amounts of RAM, such as SAP HANA, large SQL and Oracle databases, and big data analytics.
- High Performance: Features the latest Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processor, delivering excellent processing power and efficiency.
- Scalable Azure Infrastructure: Easily scale resources up or down based on business needs, ensuring cost-effectiveness and agility.
- Global Data Center Presence: Deploy in the US West Central region for proximity to your users and compliance with regional data requirements.
- Pay-as-you-go Flexibility: Benefit from Azure's subscription-based billing model, allowing for predictable operational expenses.
Azure EV4 Series VMs offer SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade performance and scalability without the associated overhead of on-premises hardware.
What This Enables
Run Large Relational Databases
Enable teams to host and manage large SQL or Oracle databases that require significant memory for optimal performance. Streamline database operations and ensure rapid data retrieval for business-critical applications.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, on-premises infrastructure modernization, business intelligence platforms
Deploy In-Memory Analytics
Streamline the deployment of in-memory analytics solutions, such as SAP HANA, to process vast amounts of data in real-time. Automate complex data analysis for faster insights and decision-making.
data warehousing, business intelligence reporting, real-time data processing, financial modeling
Host Enterprise Applications
Support demanding enterprise applications that require substantial memory and processing power for smooth operation. Ensure business continuity and application availability for core business functions.
ERP systems, CRM platforms, custom business applications, virtual desktop infrastructure
Key Features
Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8272CL processor
Delivers high processing power and efficiency for demanding computational tasks.
High memory-to-core ratio
Optimizes performance for memory-intensive applications like databases and analytics.
Azure US West Central region deployment
Ensures low latency and reliable access for users in the western United States.
Subscription-based billing
Provides predictable operational expenses and cost flexibility for cloud resources.
Scalability and elasticity
Allows businesses to adjust compute resources dynamically based on fluctuating demand.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms rely on high-performance computing for real-time trading, risk analysis, and large-scale data processing, making memory-optimized VMs essential for their operations and regulatory compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers use advanced analytics, IoT data processing, and complex simulation software that demand significant memory resources for operational efficiency and predictive maintenance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of patient data for analytics, research, and electronic health records, requiring powerful and scalable compute for compliance with HIPAA and efficient data management.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups utilize large databases for inventory management, customer analytics, and point-of-sale systems, benefiting from the performance and scalability of memory-optimized VMs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary advantage of the EV4 Series VMs?
The EV4 Series VMs are specifically designed for memory-intensive workloads, offering a high memory-to-core ratio that significantly boosts performance for applications like large databases and in-memory analytics.
What type of applications are best suited for the E48 v4 instance?
This instance is ideal for hosting large relational database servers (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle), SAP HANA, and big data analytics workloads that require substantial RAM for efficient operation.
How does the subscription billing model benefit my business?
The subscription model allows you to pay for the compute resources you use, providing cost predictability and the flexibility to scale up or down as your business needs change, avoiding large upfront hardware investments.
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.