Microsoft Virtual Machines ESv4 Series E8-4S V4
Secure access to Microsoft Azure E8-4S V4 virtual machines, providing scalable compute resources for your business applications and workloads.
- Access to: High-performance compute resources for demanding applications and workloads.
- Coverage for: Scalable virtual machine instances within the Azure US South Central region.
- Protection against: Underprovisioning by offering flexible and on-demand compute capacity.
- Entitlement to: Utilize the latest Intel® Xeon® E5 v4 processor technology for enhanced performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides access to Microsoft Azure ESv4 Series virtual machines, specifically the E8-4S V4 configuration located in the US South Central region. These VMs are designed for compute-intensive workloads, offering a balance of CPU, memory, and local SSD storage to support a wide range of business applications.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, these virtual machines are a core component of cloud infrastructure. They can host critical business applications, development and testing environments, or serve as scalable compute resources within an existing Azure deployment.
- High Performance: Powered by Intel® Xeon® E5 v4 processors for demanding applications.
- Scalable Compute: Easily adjust resources up or down based on business needs.
- Optimized Storage: Features local SSD storage for low-latency data access.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft Azure services.
- Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go subscription model for predictable budgeting.
Empower your business with flexible and powerful Azure virtual machines, delivering enterprise-grade performance without the overhead for your SMB or mid-market operations.
What This Enables
Deploying Compute-Intensive Applications
Enable teams to run demanding applications that require significant processing power and memory. Streamline operations by hosting databases, ERP systems, or complex analytics platforms on dedicated virtual machines.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, on-premises infrastructure modernization, business process automation
Development and Testing Environments
Streamline the development lifecycle by providing developers with isolated and scalable environments for coding, testing, and staging. Automate the provisioning and de-provisioning of resources to accelerate release cycles.
agile development workflows, software testing pipelines, application prototyping, CI/CD integration
Scalable Web Hosting and Application Services
Support fluctuating website traffic and application demands with elastic compute capacity. Automate scaling to ensure high availability and a consistent user experience during peak periods.
e-commerce platforms, SaaS applications, public-facing web services, content delivery networks
Key Features
Intel Xeon E5 v4 Processors
Experience enhanced performance for CPU-bound workloads, leading to faster processing times and improved application responsiveness.
Local SSD Storage
Benefit from low-latency disk I/O, which significantly speeds up data-intensive operations and database performance.
Azure US South Central Region
Deploy your virtual machines in a geographically strategic location for optimal performance and reduced latency for users in the region.
Subscription Billing
Manage IT costs effectively with a predictable, pay-as-you-go subscription model that aligns expenses with actual usage.
Scalability and Flexibility
Easily adjust compute resources to match fluctuating business demands, ensuring you have the capacity you need without overprovisioning.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and data processing, often with strict uptime and security requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can utilize these VMs for running complex simulations, IoT data processing, and enterprise resource planning systems that demand significant compute power.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations can deploy these VMs for medical imaging analysis, research computing, and managing electronic health records, where performance and data integrity are critical.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups can leverage these VMs for running point-of-sale systems, inventory management, customer analytics, and e-commerce platforms that experience variable loads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ESv4 series of Azure Virtual Machines?
The ESv4 series of Azure Virtual Machines are optimized for compute-intensive workloads. They feature Intel® Xeon® E5 v4 processors and local SSD storage for high performance and low latency.
What does 'E8-4S V4' signify?
E8-4S V4 indicates the specific configuration of the virtual machine. 'E8' typically refers to the number of vCPUs (8 in this case), '4S' refers to the amount of local SSD storage (400 GB), and 'V4' denotes the generation of the VM series.
Can I use these virtual machines for any type of workload?
These VMs are ideal for compute-intensive workloads such as web servers, application servers, batch processing, and databases. However, their suitability depends on the specific requirements of your application.
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.