Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Standard | Retail License

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SQL Server 2017 Edition Comparison

How to license SQL Server?

Licensing Models

• Core-based Licensing: Applies to the Enterprise Edition and 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)

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|      SERVER        |
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|   Core 1 | Core 2  |
|   Core 3 | Core 4  |
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| 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. This license is a retail pack with 2 cores without SA, so the virtualization will depend upon the number of vCPU's licensed.
• Looking for the SKU with Software Assurance? It can be purchased here

Server + CAL Licensing (Standard Edition)

• Server License: One license per server. - This edition
• CALs: One CAL per user or device accessing the server.

Virtualization and Containers

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|           HOST             |
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| VM 1 | VM 2 | VM 3 | VM 4  |
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| Each VM must be licensed   |
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• 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.

Delivery, Returns & Tech Support: 

1. All orders placed before 2PM PST M-F (excluding holidays) will be fulfilled the same day.
2. 7-day return policy on most licenses if unused/non-activated.
3. Questions about licensing or what to purchase? Call/text/email or chat with us!

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