Microsoft Virtual Machines ESv4 Series E8-4S V4
Microsoft Azure ESv4 Series virtual machines provide powerful, scalable compute resources designed for demanding business workloads, ensuring your applications run efficiently.
- Scalable Compute: Access E8-4S V4 virtual machines with 8 vCPUs and 32 GiB memory for flexible performance.
- Azure Platform: Runs on Microsoft's global Azure cloud infrastructure for reliability and reach.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable monthly costs for consistent budgeting and financial planning.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your critical business applications remain available and performant.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides access to Microsoft Azure ESv4 Series virtual machines, specifically the E8-4S V4 configuration. These VMs are optimized for memory-intensive workloads, offering a balance of CPU and memory ideal for enterprise applications, databases, and development environments.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize these virtual machines to host critical business applications, development/testing environments, or data analytics platforms within the secure and reliable Microsoft Azure cloud.
- Optimized Performance: ESv4 series VMs feature Intel® Xeon® E5 v4 processors for enhanced compute capabilities.
- Memory Intensive: Designed for applications requiring significant RAM, such as in-memory analytics or large databases.
- Global Azure Network: Benefit from Microsoft's extensive global network for low latency and high availability.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides a clear, recurring cost model for budgeting and financial predictability.
- Compliance Ready: Leverages Azure's robust security and compliance certifications to meet regulatory needs.
Microsoft Azure ESv4 Series virtual machines offer SMB and mid-market organizations enterprise-grade performance and reliability without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
What This Enables
Deploying Memory Intensive Business Applications
Enable teams to run demanding applications that require significant RAM, such as large databases or in-memory analytics platforms. Streamline operations by ensuring these applications have the dedicated resources they need to perform optimally.
cloud-hosted applications, virtualized environments, data processing workloads, development and testing environments
Hosting Critical Business Databases
Support organizations running critical business databases that require substantial memory for optimal query performance and transaction processing. Automate resource allocation to ensure database availability and responsiveness for end-users.
database servers, mission-critical systems, high-availability configurations, data warehousing
Running Development and Testing Environments
Streamline development workflows by providing scalable virtual machines for creating and testing applications. Enable teams to quickly provision and de-provision environments, accelerating the software development lifecycle.
software development, application testing, CI/CD pipelines, staging environments
Key Features
Intel Xeon E5 v4 Processors
Provides enhanced processing power for demanding business applications and workloads.
High Memory to vCPU Ratio
Optimized for memory-intensive applications, ensuring smooth operation of databases and analytics.
Microsoft Azure Global Network
Leverages a secure, reliable, and globally distributed cloud infrastructure for high availability.
Subscription-based Licensing
Offers predictable monthly costs, simplifying budgeting and financial management for SMBs and mid-market companies.
Azure Compliance Certifications
Helps meet regulatory requirements and industry standards for data security and privacy.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and large-scale data processing, often with strict regulatory compliance needs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize memory-intensive applications for simulation, IoT data analysis, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that demand consistent performance and uptime.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of patient data and require robust systems for Electronic Health Records (EHR), medical imaging analysis, and research, often under HIPAA compliance.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage large document repositories, case management systems, and client data that benefit from scalable and secure cloud infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ESv4 Series of Azure Virtual Machines?
The ESv4 Series of Azure Virtual Machines are optimized for memory-intensive workloads. They feature Intel® Xeon® E5 v4 processors and offer a high ratio of memory to virtual CPUs, making them ideal for applications like large relational database servers, in-memory caches, and analytics workloads.
What does the E8-4S V4 configuration mean?
The E8-4S V4 configuration specifies the virtual machine size. 'E8' indicates 8 virtual CPUs (vCPUs), and '4S' typically refers to the storage type or configuration, while 'V4' denotes the generation of the virtual machine series. This specific configuration provides 8 vCPUs and 32 GiB of RAM.
How does subscription billing work for these VMs?
Subscription billing means you pay a recurring fee, typically monthly, for the use of the virtual machine resources. This model provides predictable operational expenses and avoids large upfront capital investments.
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.