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Azure Mv2-Series: Memory-Optimized Virtual Machines

Microsoft Azure offers the Mv2-series, a family of memory-optimized virtual machines designed for workloads that require extremely high memory capacity. These instances are ideal for enterprise-grade databases, in-memory analytics, and high-performance computing tasks.

Key Features of Mv2-Series

1. Extreme Memory Capacity

  • Mv2 VMs provide the highest memory-to-vCPU ratio among Azure VMs.
  • Suitable for workloads like SAP HANA, large relational databases, and in-memory analytics.

2. Powered by Intel Xeon Scalable Processors

  • Uses Intel Xeon Platinum processors, offering multiple cores with high clock speeds.
  • Delivers strong performance for both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications.

3. Flexible Machine Sizes

  • Offers multiple predefined sizes, from Mv2 416 vCPUs with 11.4 TB RAM up to Mv2 2080 vCPUs with 56 TB RAM.
  • Supports scaling based on workload memory requirements.

4. Enhanced Storage Options

  • Supports Premium SSDs and Ultra Disk storage, providing high IOPS and low-latency access.
  • Ideal for high-performance databases and memory-intensive applications.

5. High Network Throughput

  • Up to 80 Gbps network bandwidth, suitable for clustered databases and distributed computing.

6. Integration with Azure Ecosystem

  • Fully compatible with Azure SQL, Azure Storage, Azure Virtual Network, and other Azure services.
  • Supports availability sets and zones for high availability and redundancy.

Use Cases

  • Enterprise Databases: Run ultra-large in-memory databases such as SAP HANA.
  • Business Intelligence & Analytics: Memory-heavy analytics and reporting workloads.
  • High-Performance Enterprise Applications: Large ERP, CRM, and financial applications.
  • Scientific Computing: Memory-intensive simulations and modeling.

Instance Types and Specifications

Instance Type vCPUs Memory Network Bandwidth Storage Type
M416 416 11.4 TB Up to 80 Gbps Premium SSD/Ultra Disk
M2080 2080 56 TB Up to 80 Gbps Premium SSD/Ultra Disk

Note: Specifications and availability vary by region. See the Azure Mv2-Series VMs page for current details.

Conclusion

Azure Mv2-series VMs provide extreme memory capacity and high performance for memory-intensive workloads. With Intel Xeon processors, flexible machine sizes, and high network throughput, Mv2 VMs are perfect for enterprises and developers running ultra-large databases, in-memory analytics, and high-performance applications on Azure.