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

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)

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|      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

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|           HOST             |
+----------------------------+
| VM 1 | VM 2 | VM 3 | VM 4  |
+----------------------------+
| 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.

• 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: 

1. All orders placed before 2PM PST M-F (excluding holidays) will be fulfilled the same day.
2. 30-day return policy on most licenses if unused/unregistered.
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