Microsoft Virtual Machines ESv4 Series E16-4S V4
Microsoft Virtual Machines ESv4 Series E16-4S V4 provides powerful compute resources for demanding business workloads, ensuring optimal performance for your critical applications.
- Performance: Enhanced CPU and memory for intensive applications.
- Scalability: Easily adjust resources to meet fluctuating business demands.
- Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go model for predictable cloud spending.
- Reliability: Microsoft Azure's robust infrastructure for continuous operation.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Microsoft Virtual Machines ESv4 Series E16-4S V4 is a cloud-based compute offering designed for businesses requiring high performance and memory-intensive workloads. This subscription provides access to virtual machines optimized with Intel® Xeon® E5 v4 processors, offering a balance of compute power and memory capacity suitable for a wide range of enterprise applications.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize these virtual machines to host critical business applications, databases, and development environments. They fit within the Azure cloud infrastructure, allowing businesses to scale their IT resources without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
- Optimized Performance: Features Intel® Xeon® E5 v4 processors for demanding workloads.
- Flexible Sizing: Offers a specific configuration (E16-4S V4) for tailored resource allocation.
- Cloud Subscription: Billed on a subscription basis for predictable operational expenses.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with the broader Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
- Global Availability: Deployed in the US West 2 region for localized performance.
This Microsoft virtual machine subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking powerful, scalable cloud compute without the complexity of on-premises infrastructure management.
What This Enables
Running Memory-Intensive Business Applications
Enable teams to deploy and run applications that require significant memory resources, such as large databases or in-memory analytics. Streamline operations by ensuring these applications have the dedicated performance they need to function optimally.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized workloads, dedicated application hosting
Supporting Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the process of setting up and managing development and testing environments that require substantial compute and memory. Automate the provisioning and scaling of these environments to accelerate software delivery cycles.
agile development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, application testing frameworks, sandbox environments
Hosting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
Enable organizations to host their ERP systems on a performant and scalable cloud platform. Automate resource allocation to ensure the ERP system can handle peak transaction loads and complex reporting requirements.
business process management, financial systems hosting, supply chain management, integrated business applications
Key Features
Intel® Xeon® E5 v4 processors
Achieve high performance for memory-intensive applications and workloads.
High memory-to-core ratio
Support demanding applications like large databases and in-memory analytics effectively.
Azure US West 2 region deployment
Benefit from localized performance and reduced latency for users in the region.
Subscription billing model
Manage IT costs with predictable, pay-as-you-go operational expenses.
Scalable compute resources
Easily adjust capacity to meet fluctuating business demands and avoid over-provisioning.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for real-time analytics, risk modeling, and large database management, often with strict uptime and data integrity requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize these VMs for running complex ERP systems, supply chain management software, and data analytics for operational efficiency, demanding reliable and scalable compute resources.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust infrastructure for managing large patient databases, medical imaging analysis, and research applications, often subject to stringent compliance regulations like HIPAA.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle large document repositories and complex case management systems that benefit from high memory and fast processing for efficient data retrieval and analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ESv4 Series?
The ESv4 Series are memory-optimized virtual machines offered by Microsoft Azure, designed for memory-intensive workloads. They utilize Intel® Xeon® E5 v4 processors.
What does E16-4S V4 mean?
This refers to a specific configuration within the ESv4 Series, indicating 16 vCPUs, 128 GiB of RAM, and 200 GiB of temporary storage. The 'S' typically denotes Premium SSD storage support.
What kind of workloads is this series best suited for?
This series is ideal for memory-intensive applications such as large relational database servers, in-memory analytics, and big data processing workloads.
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.