Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines EV4 Series E48 V4
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines EV4 Series E48 V4 provides scalable compute capacity for demanding business workloads, offering enhanced performance for your core applications.
- Access to: High-performance virtual machines optimized for memory-intensive workloads, featuring Intel® Xeon® E5 v4 processors.
- Coverage for: Sustained performance for applications requiring significant RAM, such as in-memory databases and analytics.
- Protection against: Underprovisioning of resources that could lead to application slowdowns or failures.
- Entitlement to: Flexible deployment options within the Azure US East 2 region for critical business systems.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines EV4 Series, specifically the E48 v4 instance, is a cloud-based compute resource designed for businesses needing substantial memory capacity. This series offers a balance of compute, memory, and networking resources, making it suitable for a wide range of enterprise applications and workloads that benefit from high memory-to-core ratios.
IT Managers and Business Owners in SMB and mid-market companies utilize these virtual machines to host critical applications, databases, and development/testing environments. They fit within the Azure cloud infrastructure, allowing for scalable and on-demand resource allocation without the need for significant on-premises hardware investment.
- Optimized Performance: Features Intel® Xeon® E5 v4 processors for efficient execution of memory-intensive tasks.
- High Memory Ratios: Offers a substantial amount of RAM per vCPU, ideal for in-memory analytics and large databases.
- Scalable Infrastructure: Easily scale resources up or down based on business demand within the Azure cloud.
- Flexible Deployment: Deploy in the US East 2 region, providing geographic proximity for certain user bases.
- Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go subscription model for predictable operational expenses.
Azure EV4 Series virtual machines empower SMB and mid-market organizations to achieve enterprise-grade performance and scalability without the associated capital expenditure.
What This Enables
Deploying Memory-Intensive Applications
Enable teams to run applications that require significant RAM, such as in-memory databases and large-scale analytics platforms. Streamline data processing and gain faster insights by utilizing dedicated high-memory virtual machines.
cloud-native applications, on-premises application hosting, hybrid cloud environments, development and testing environments
Hosting Large Databases
Organizations deploying large relational or NoSQL databases benefit from the high memory-to-core ratio for improved query performance. Businesses migrating critical databases to the cloud can ensure continuity and speed.
enterprise resource planning systems, customer relationship management platforms, data warehousing solutions, transactional databases
Running Business Intelligence and Analytics
Teams managing business intelligence tools and complex analytical workloads can process larger datasets more efficiently. Automate data analysis tasks with compute resources that prevent performance degradation during peak usage.
data analytics platforms, reporting services, machine learning model training, big data processing
Key Features
Intel Xeon E5 v4 Processors
Achieve efficient processing for memory-intensive tasks, ensuring applications run smoothly and quickly.
High Memory to vCPU Ratio
Support demanding applications like in-memory databases and analytics by providing ample RAM for faster operations.
Azure US East 2 Region Deployment
Benefit from localized performance and reduced latency for users or data sources within the eastern United States.
Subscription Billing
Manage IT costs predictably with a pay-as-you-go model, avoiding large upfront hardware investments.
Scalability and Flexibility
Easily adjust compute resources to meet fluctuating business demands, ensuring optimal performance and cost-efficiency.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms often run memory-intensive trading platforms, risk analysis engines, and large databases that benefit from the high RAM capacity of the EV4 series for real-time processing and compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize complex simulation software, large-scale ERP systems, and real-time production analytics that require substantial memory resources for efficient operation and data processing.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle large patient datasets, genomic sequencing analysis, and medical imaging processing, all of which demand high memory performance for timely insights and diagnostics.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies often manage vast document repositories, e-discovery platforms, and complex case management systems that benefit from the memory capacity for rapid data retrieval and analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary advantage of the EV4 series virtual machines?
The primary advantage of the EV4 series is its high memory-to-core ratio, making it ideal for memory-intensive workloads like in-memory databases, analytics, and large-scale applications.
Can these virtual machines be used for general-purpose computing?
While optimized for memory-intensive tasks, the EV4 series can also handle general-purpose computing needs. However, for workloads not requiring high memory, other Azure VM series might offer better cost-efficiency.
What is the billing model for these virtual machines?
These virtual machines are offered on a subscription basis, typically billed hourly or monthly based on usage, allowing for flexible cost management.
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
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Returns
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