Microsoft Virtual Machines ESv4 Series E4-2S V4
Microsoft Virtual Machines ESv4 Series E4-2S V4 provides scalable and efficient cloud computing resources for businesses requiring robust virtualized environments.
- Access to: High-performance virtual machines optimized for a wide range of workloads, including memory-intensive applications.
- Coverage for: Sustained compute performance with Intel® Xeon® E5-2673 v4 2.3GHz processors and local SSD storage for low latency.
- Protection against: Underprovisioning of resources by offering flexible scaling options to meet fluctuating demand.
- Entitlement to: Cost-effective cloud infrastructure without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Microsoft Virtual Machines ESv4 Series, specifically the E4-2S V4 instance, offers a powerful cloud computing solution designed for businesses that need to run demanding applications and workloads. This series is built on Intel® Xeon® E5-2673 v4 2.3GHz processors and features local SSD storage, providing excellent performance for memory-intensive tasks and applications requiring fast data access.
This virtual machine offering is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who are looking to deploy or migrate applications to the cloud. It fits into environments that require dedicated resources for databases, in-memory analytics, or other high-performance computing needs, allowing businesses to achieve enterprise-level IT capabilities without the associated capital expenditure and management complexity.
- Optimized Performance: Leverages Intel® Xeon® E5-2673 v4 2.3GHz processors for demanding computational tasks.
- Low Latency Storage: Features local SSD storage for rapid data read/write operations, crucial for performance-sensitive applications.
- Scalable Resources: Provides flexible compute and memory configurations to adapt to evolving business requirements.
- Cost Efficiency: Offers a pay-as-you-go subscription model, reducing upfront investment and operational costs.
- Global Availability: Deployed in Microsoft's Azure US West 2 region, ensuring reliable access and proximity for many businesses.
This Microsoft virtual machine series is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking powerful, flexible, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure.
What This Enables
Deploying Memory-Intensive Applications
Enable teams to run memory-intensive applications such as in-memory analytics, large databases, and business intelligence platforms. This ensures fast data processing and quick insights for critical business decisions.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtual desktop infrastructure, application modernization
Hosting Business-Critical Databases
Streamline the deployment and management of SQL Server, Oracle, or other relational databases requiring high I/O performance. This capability ensures data integrity and rapid transaction processing for core business operations.
data-driven operations, transactional systems, business continuity planning, centralized data management
Running High-Performance Computing Workloads
Automate the execution of complex computational tasks and simulations that demand significant processing power and fast storage access. This accelerates research, development, and complex analysis.
research and development, engineering simulations, data modeling, scientific computing
Key Features
Intel Xeon E5-2673 v4 2.3GHz Processors
Provides substantial processing power for demanding applications and workloads, ensuring smooth operation and quick task completion.
Local SSD Storage
Offers low-latency, high-throughput storage access, significantly speeding up data-intensive operations and application responsiveness.
Flexible Memory Configurations
Allows businesses to select the optimal amount of RAM for their specific applications, preventing performance bottlenecks.
Azure US West 2 Region Deployment
Ensures reliable and accessible cloud infrastructure with Microsoft's global network, supporting business continuity and performance.
Subscription Billing Model
Provides predictable operational expenses and the ability to scale resources up or down as business needs change, optimizing cost.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and large-scale data processing, benefiting from the low latency and processing power of the ESv4 series.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations often rely on complex simulations, IoT data processing, and real-time analytics that demand robust virtual machine performance and fast storage.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of patient data and require powerful systems for medical imaging, research, and analytics, where performance and reliability are critical.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups can use these VMs for managing large customer databases, e-commerce platforms, and real-time inventory systems that require consistent performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ESv4 Series?
The ESv4 Series from Microsoft Azure is a generation of virtual machines optimized for memory-intensive workloads. They feature Intel® Xeon® E5 v4 processors and local SSD storage for high performance.
What kind of workloads is this VM best suited for?
This VM is ideal for memory-intensive applications, large databases, in-memory analytics, business intelligence, and other workloads that benefit from high CPU performance and low-latency storage.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based service, meaning you pay for the usage of the virtual machine resources on an ongoing basis, typically billed monthly.
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.