Microsoft SQL Server Standard License + 3 Year Software Assurance

Why Choose SQL Server 2022 Standard?

SQL Server 2022 Standard Edition is designed for organizations seeking a reliable, high-performance database solution that offers advanced features without the complexity of the Enterprise edition. Whether you are modernizing your existing infrastructure or implementing new data-driven applications, SQL Server 2022 Standard provides the tools and capabilities to help you achieve your business objectives efficiently and securely.

Key Enhancements Over SQL Server 2019:

Improved Performance and Scalability
Enhanced Security Features
High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Advanced Analytics and Business Intelligence
Streamlined Management and Usability
Improved Management Tools: SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and Azure Data Studio have been further refined in SQL Server 2022, p
Simplified Upgrades and Migrations: SQL Server 2022 includes enhanced tools and support for easier upgrades and migrations from previous SQL Server versions, reducing downtime and complexity during the transition.

SQL Server 2022 Standard vs Enterprise Comparison

Feature	SQL Server 2022 Standard - This Edition	SQL Server 2022 Enterprise
Maximum Compute Capacity (per instance)	Lesser of 4 Sockets or 24 Cores	OS Maximum
Maximum Memory Utilization (per instance)	128 GB	OS Maximum
High Availability	Basic Availability Groups	AlwaysOn Availability Groups, multi-database failover, multiple synchronous replicas
Online Operations	Basic online operations	Advanced online operations including online index rebuilds
Performance	Standard performance features	Advanced performance features (In-Memory OLTP, Adaptive Query Processing, Intelligent Query Processing)
Security	Basic security features	Advanced security features (Always Encrypted, Row-level security, Dynamic data masking, Advanced Threat Protection)
Data Warehousing	Basic DW capabilities	Advanced DW capabilities (Columnstore indexes, Data Compression, Partitioning)
Business Intelligence	Basic BI capabilities	Advanced BI capabilities (Power BI Report Server, Advanced analytics)
Data Mining	Basic data mining	Advanced data mining
Database Snapshot	Not supported	Supported
Enterprise Manageability	Standard management tools	Advanced manageability (Policy-Based Management, Data-tier Applications, Multi-Server Management)
Partitioning	Not supported	Supported
Data Compression	Not supported	Supported
Table and Index Partitioning	Not supported	Supported
Backup Compression	Supported	Supported
Audit	Basic auditing	Advanced auditing (Server Audit Specification)
Resource Governor	Not supported	Supported
Replication	Standard Replication	Advanced Replication (Peer-to-Peer, Merge)
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)	Standard SSIS features	Advanced SSIS features (SSIS Scale Out, Advanced Transformations)
Master Data Services	Not supported	Supported
Data Quality Services	Not supported	Supported
Power BI Report Server	Not supported	Supported
PowerPivot for SharePoint	Not supported	Supported
Power View	Not supported	Supported

Licensing Models

Core-based Licensing: Applies to the Standard and Enterprise Edition. This option offers unlimited Virtualization Rights when all physical cores are licensed.
Server + CAL (Client Access License): Applies to the Standard Edition and requires a license for each server and a CAL for each user or device accessing the server.

Core-Based Licensing (Standard and Enterprise Editions)

Core-Based Licensing Example

+--------------------+
|      SERVER        |
|--------------------|
|   Core 1 | Core 2  |
|   Core 3 | Core 4  |
+--------------------+
| Minimum 4 Core Licenses per Processor |

Core Licenses: Sold in packs of two. Each physical core must have a license.
Minimum Requirement: A minimum of four core licenses per physical processor.
Virtualization: With Software Assurance, allows for unlimited virtualization.

Server + CAL Licensing (Standard Edition)

Server License: One license per server.
CALs: One CAL per user or device accessing the server.

Virtualization and Containers

Virtualization Example

+----------------------------+
|           HOST             |
+----------------------------+
| VM 1 | VM 2 | VM 3 | VM 4  |
+----------------------------+
| Each VM must be licensed   |
+----------------------------+

Enterprise Edition: Offers flexibility with virtualization, allowing for multiple VMs and containers.
Standard Edition: Limited to a lower number of VMs and containers unless each VM is licensed individually.

Licensing for Specific Environments

Non-production (Dev/Test): Developer Edition is free and provides the full feature set for development and testing purposes.
High Availability: Passive secondary servers for failover are included in the licensing of the primary server.

Please note: You will need to purchase a minimum of 2x 2 Core licenses to meet Microsoft’s minimum requirement of 4 cores per SQL server installation.

Delivery, Returns & Tech Support:

All orders placed before 2PM PST M-F (excluding holidays) will be fulfilled the same day.
30-day return policy on most licenses if unused/unregistered.
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Enhance your database capabilities with the Microsoft SQL Server Standard License, bundled with 3 Years of Software Assurance. This powerful solution provides robust performance, top-tier security, and seamless scalability, perfect for businesses of all sizes. Benefit from continuous updates, dedicated support, and optimized performance with Software Assurance. Available for immediate download, SQL Server Standard ensures efficient data management, helping drive business growth and innovation.

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