
Microsoft Virtual Machines DAV4 Series D96A V4
Unlock powerful computing capabilities with Microsoft Azure DAV4 Series D96A V4 virtual machines, designed for demanding business workloads in the US South Central region.
- Scalable Compute: Access high-performance virtual machines to meet fluctuating business demands.
- Flexible Capacity: Dynamically adjust resources to optimize costs and performance for your applications.
- Azure Infrastructure: Benefit from Microsoft's secure and reliable global cloud platform.
- Optimized Performance: Utilize the D96A V4 series for compute-intensive tasks and enterprise applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides access to Microsoft Azure's DAV4 series virtual machines, specifically the D96A V4 compute-optimized instances located in the US South Central region. These virtual machines are designed for high-performance computing, offering a balance of CPU, memory, and storage to support demanding applications and workloads.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize these virtual machines to host critical business applications, run complex simulations, or manage large datasets. They fit within an existing Azure environment or as part of a cloud migration strategy, providing enterprise-grade computing power without the need for on-premises hardware investment.
- Compute Optimized: Designed for CPU-intensive workloads.
- High Performance: Delivers fast processing and memory access.
- Scalable Resources: Easily adjust VM size and quantity as needed.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly connects with other Azure services.
- Global Availability: Deploy in Microsoft's secure US South Central data centers.
Empower your business with scalable, high-performance virtual machines from Microsoft Azure, tailored for SMB and mid-market operational needs.
What This Enables
Deploying Compute Intensive Applications
Enable teams to run applications requiring significant processing power, such as data analytics, scientific simulations, or rendering tasks. Streamline complex computations with dedicated, high-performance virtual machine instances.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, on-demand resource scaling, development and testing environments
Migrating Workloads to the Cloud
Businesses migrating critical applications from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud can utilize these VMs for their performance and scalability. Streamline the transition by leveraging familiar Azure compute resources for enterprise applications.
data center consolidation, application modernization initiatives, disaster recovery planning, hybrid infrastructure strategies
Managing Development and Testing Environments
Teams managing development and testing can provision powerful virtual machines on demand for rapid iteration and complex testing scenarios. Automate the creation and teardown of environments to accelerate software delivery cycles.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, performance testing, software validation
Key Features
Intel® Xeon® E5-2673 v4 2.3GHz processors
Achieve superior performance for CPU-bound workloads and demanding enterprise applications.
Large memory and local SSD storage
Experience fast data access and processing speeds, crucial for performance-sensitive applications.
Azure global network
Benefit from Microsoft's secure, reliable, and low-latency infrastructure for your deployed applications.
Pay-as-you-go subscription model
Optimize costs by paying only for the compute resources you consume, with options for reserved instances.
High-performance networking
Ensure efficient data transfer and communication between virtual machines and other Azure services.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports complex simulations, IoT data processing, and industrial control systems that require high compute power and low latency.
Finance & Insurance
Enables high-frequency trading platforms, risk analysis, actuarial modeling, and large-scale data processing requiring robust performance and security.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Facilitates genomic sequencing, medical imaging analysis, drug discovery simulations, and large-scale research data processing.
Media & Entertainment
Powers video rendering, content transcoding, and large-scale media asset processing for digital content creation and distribution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary purpose of the Microsoft DAV4 Series virtual machines?
The DAV4 series, including the D96A V4 instance, is designed for compute-intensive workloads. They offer a strong balance of CPU, memory, and local SSD storage, making them ideal for applications that require significant processing power and fast data access.
Can these virtual machines be used for general business applications?
Yes, while optimized for compute-intensive tasks, these virtual machines can effectively run a wide range of general business applications, including databases, web servers, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, especially those that benefit from high performance.
What are the benefits of deploying in the US South Central region?
Deploying in the US South Central region offers proximity to a large user base in that geographic area, potentially reducing latency for end-users. It also provides access to Microsoft's secure and reliable Azure infrastructure within that specific data center location.
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.