Microsoft Virtual Machines EDSv4 Series E4-2DS V4
Microsoft Virtual Machines EDSv4 Series E4-2DS V4 provides powerful, flexible cloud computing resources designed for demanding business workloads.
- Scalable Performance: Access high-performance computing for applications requiring significant CPU and memory.
- Flexible Capacity: Easily adjust virtual machine resources to match fluctuating business demands.
- Cost Efficiency: Optimize IT spending by paying only for the virtualized resources you consume.
- Reliable Infrastructure: Benefit from Microsoft Azure's secure and resilient global datacenter network.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Microsoft Virtual Machines EDSv4 Series E4-2DS V4 is a cloud-based virtual machine offering designed for compute-intensive workloads. It provides a balance of CPU, memory, and storage optimized for applications that require consistent performance and rapid processing.
This offering is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to deploy and manage applications, databases, or development environments without the overhead of physical hardware. It integrates directly into the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, allowing for seamless integration with other Azure services.
- High-Performance Compute: Equipped with Intel® Xeon® E5-2673 v4 2.3GHz processors for demanding tasks.
- Generous Memory: Offers 16 GiB of RAM per virtual CPU, supporting memory-intensive applications.
- Fast Storage Options: Utilizes Premium SSD storage for low-latency data access.
- Flexible Deployment: Easily provision and manage virtual machines through the Azure portal or APIs.
- Pay-as-you-go: Subscription-based billing ensures cost-effectiveness and resource alignment.
Empower your business with scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure, delivering enterprise-grade performance without the enterprise capital expenditure.
What This Enables
Deploying High-Performance Applications
Enable teams to run compute-intensive applications such as large-scale databases, analytics platforms, or complex simulations. Streamline data processing and accelerate time-to-insight with dedicated virtualized resources.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, on-premises infrastructure modernization, virtual desktop infrastructure
Hosting Business-Critical Databases
Support organizations deploying and managing relational or NoSQL databases that require consistent performance and low latency. Automate database scaling to accommodate growing data volumes and user loads.
data warehousing, transactional systems, application backends, business intelligence platforms
Facilitating Development and Testing
Streamline development workflows by providing developers with dedicated environments for coding, testing, and staging applications. Enable rapid iteration and deployment cycles with easily provisioned virtual machines.
agile development, CI/CD pipelines, software testing environments, application prototyping
Key Features
Intel Xeon E5-2673 v4 2.3GHz Processors
Achieve high processing speeds for demanding applications and workloads.
16 GiB RAM per vCPU
Support memory-intensive applications and large datasets with ample memory allocation.
Premium SSD Storage
Experience low-latency data access and fast I/O operations for improved application performance.
Microsoft Azure Global Network
Benefit from a secure, reliable, and globally distributed infrastructure for high availability.
Subscription Billing
Manage IT costs effectively with a predictable, pay-as-you-go operational expense model.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and large-scale data processing, often under strict regulatory compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize compute-intensive VMs for running complex simulations, IoT data processing, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that demand consistent performance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust virtual machines for medical imaging analysis, genomic sequencing, and managing large patient databases while adhering to HIPAA and other privacy regulations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies often run specialized case management software, document analysis tools, and large databases that benefit from dedicated compute resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the EDSv4 series and other Azure VM series?
The EDSv4 series is optimized for compute-intensive workloads, offering a strong balance of CPU, memory, and fast storage. It is particularly well-suited for applications that require consistent performance and rapid data access, differentiating it from memory-optimized or general-purpose VM series.
Can I use this virtual machine for production workloads?
Yes, the EDSv4 series is designed for production workloads that are compute-intensive. Its performance characteristics and reliability make it suitable for hosting critical business applications, databases, and development environments.
How is licensing handled for software running on these VMs?
This offering provides the virtual machine infrastructure. Any operating system or application software you deploy on the VM will require its own appropriate licenses, which can often be managed through Azure Hybrid Benefit or pay-as-you-go options provided by Microsoft.
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.