Microsoft Virtual Machines EV4 Series E8 V4
Secure access to Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines EV4 Series E8 V4, providing scalable and efficient compute resources for your business applications.
- Coverage for: Access to high-performance virtual machines optimized for memory-intensive workloads.
- Protection against: Downtime and performance degradation with Azure's reliable infrastructure.
- Entitlement to: Flexible resource allocation to match fluctuating business demands.
- Access to: Advanced security features and compliance certifications inherent in the Azure platform.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides access to Microsoft Azure's EV4 series virtual machines, specifically the E8 v4 size, located in the US South Central region. These VMs are designed for memory-intensive workloads, offering a balance of compute, memory, and network performance suitable for a wide range of business 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 an existing Azure subscription, allowing for seamless integration into cloud-based or hybrid IT infrastructures.
- Optimized Performance: Built on the Azure infrastructure for reliable and consistent performance.
- Scalable Resources: Easily adjust compute and memory resources to meet changing business needs.
- Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go subscription model for predictable operational expenses.
- Global Availability: Deployed in the US South Central region for localized performance.
- Enhanced Security: Benefit from Azure's built-in security features and compliance standards.
Azure EV4 Series VMs offer SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade compute power without the overhead of managing physical hardware.
What This Enables
Deploying Memory-Intensive Applications
Enable teams to run applications that require significant memory resources, such as large databases or in-memory analytics. Streamline the deployment and management of these critical workloads on a reliable cloud platform.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, business-critical applications, scalable infrastructure
Hosting Business-Critical Databases
Organizations deploying or migrating SQL Server, Oracle, or other enterprise databases can ensure high availability and performance. Businesses managing sensitive data benefit from Azure's security and compliance features.
data-intensive operations, mission-critical systems, high-availability configurations, regulated data environments
Running Development and Testing Environments
Teams managing software development lifecycles can quickly provision and scale development and testing environments. Automate the creation and teardown of complex testing setups to accelerate release cycles.
agile development workflows, continuous integration pipelines, application modernization projects, sandboxed testing scenarios
Key Features
Intel® Xeon® E5 v4 Processors
Experience enhanced performance for memory-intensive applications and demanding workloads.
High Memory-to-Core Ratio
Run applications requiring substantial RAM, such as large databases and analytics platforms, without performance bottlenecks.
Azure Infrastructure
Benefit from the reliability, security, and global reach of Microsoft's cloud platform.
Subscription Billing
Manage IT costs effectively with a predictable, pay-as-you-go operational expense model.
Scalability and Flexibility
Easily adjust compute and memory resources up or down to meet fluctuating business demands.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for trading platforms, risk analysis, and large-scale data processing, often with strict compliance and uptime requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations manage vast amounts of patient data and utilize complex applications for diagnostics and research, necessitating secure, scalable, and compliant computing resources.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers leverage data analytics, simulation, and IoT platforms for operational efficiency and product development, requiring robust compute power for these memory-intensive tasks.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle large document repositories, case management systems, and complex research, benefiting from scalable compute for efficient data access and processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EV4 Series E8 v4 VM optimized for?
The EV4 Series E8 v4 virtual machines are optimized for memory-intensive workloads. This includes applications like large relational database servers, in-memory caches, and big data analytics.
What is the billing model for these virtual machines?
These virtual machines are offered on a subscription basis, typically billed monthly based on usage. This pay-as-you-go model allows for cost flexibility and predictability.
Can these VMs be used for general-purpose computing?
While optimized for memory-intensive tasks, the EV4 Series E8 v4 VMs can also be used for general-purpose computing needs. However, other Azure VM series might offer a more cost-effective balance for less memory-demanding 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.