Microsoft Virtual Machines EDSv4 Series E8-4DS V4
Unlock powerful computing resources with Microsoft Virtual Machines EDSv4 Series E8-4DS V4, designed for demanding workloads and consistent performance in the US West Central region.
- Enhanced Performance: Experience superior processing power and memory for your critical applications.
- Scalable Capacity: Easily adjust resources to meet fluctuating business demands without overprovisioning.
- Cost Efficiency: Benefit from a pay-as-you-go subscription model that aligns IT spending with actual usage.
- Reliable Infrastructure: Utilize Microsoft's global datacenter network for high availability and data resilience.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Microsoft Virtual Machines EDSv4 Series E8-4DS V4 is a cloud-based virtual machine offering designed for businesses requiring high performance and memory-intensive computing. This specific configuration provides 8 vCPUs, 32 GiBs of memory, and 160 GiBs of temporary storage, optimized for workloads that demand significant computational power and rapid data access within the US West Central datacenter.
This service is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to deploy applications, host databases, or run complex simulations. It integrates into existing Microsoft Azure environments, providing a flexible and scalable platform that supports business growth without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- High-Performance Compute: Equipped with Intel® Xeon® E5 v4 processors for demanding applications.
- Ample Memory: Generous RAM allocation supports memory-intensive tasks and large datasets.
- Fast Temporary Storage: SSD-based temporary storage offers quick data read/write operations.
- Flexible Deployment: Easily provision and manage virtual machines through the Azure portal.
- Pay-as-you-go: Subscription billing ensures cost-effectiveness by paying only for consumed resources.
Empower your business with enterprise-grade virtual machines that offer performance, scalability, and cost control, tailored for SMB and mid-market needs.
What This Enables
Deploying Business Critical Applications
Enable teams to run core business applications, such as ERP, CRM, or custom-built software, with reliable performance and availability. Streamline operations by ensuring applications have the necessary compute and memory resources to function optimally.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, existing on-premises infrastructure, business process automation
Hosting High-Performance Databases
Streamline database management by deploying powerful virtual machines optimized for I/O intensive workloads and large datasets. Automate resource allocation to ensure databases maintain peak performance for reporting and transactional needs.
data warehousing, transactional systems, business intelligence platforms, real-time analytics
Running Development and Testing Environments
Enable development teams to quickly spin up and tear down isolated environments for coding, testing, and staging. Automate the provisioning of consistent development resources to accelerate software delivery cycles.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, software testing cycles, application prototyping
Key Features
Intel Xeon E5 v4 Processors
Achieve faster processing speeds and improved application responsiveness for demanding workloads.
High Memory to vCPU Ratio
Support memory-intensive applications and large datasets efficiently, reducing performance bottlenecks.
SSD Temporary Storage
Benefit from rapid read/write speeds for temporary data, accelerating application performance.
Microsoft Azure Global Network
Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities through a resilient and geographically distributed infrastructure.
Subscription Billing
Control IT costs with a flexible pay-as-you-go model that scales with your business needs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for complex calculations, risk analysis, and real-time trading platforms, often needing to meet strict regulatory compliance and data integrity standards.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize high-performance VMs for running complex simulations, CAD/CAM software, and IoT data processing, demanding reliable infrastructure for operational efficiency and product development.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust computing power for medical imaging analysis, genomic sequencing, and managing large patient datasets, often subject to stringent HIPAA compliance and data privacy regulations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies often handle large document repositories and require powerful systems for e-discovery, case management, and complex data analysis, benefiting from scalable and secure cloud resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary benefit of the EDSv4 series VMs?
The EDSv4 series is optimized for memory-intensive workloads, offering a high ratio of memory to vCPU, making it ideal for applications that require substantial RAM and fast temporary storage.
Can I scale these virtual machines up or down?
Yes, Microsoft Azure virtual machines are designed for flexibility. You can easily resize your VM to accommodate changing performance requirements, ensuring you only pay for what you need.
What is the difference between temporary storage and persistent storage?
Temporary storage is ephemeral and is intended for data that can be lost if the VM is stopped or deallocated, such as swap files or cache. Persistent storage (like Azure Disk Storage) is for data that needs to be retained and is not lost when the VM is stopped.
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.