Eligible unused license orders can be reviewed within 7 calendar days of purchase.
- Unused
- Unactivated
- Unassigned
- Family
- SQL Server
- Version
- 2022
- Edition
- Standard
- License type
- Core license
- Buying unit
- 2 core
Description
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard – 2 Core License provides a powerful and scalable relational database platform designed to support business applications, analytics, and data management workloads. Built for performance, security, and reliability, SQL Server 2022 Standard enables organizations to efficiently manage critical business data while maintaining full control over their database infrastructure.
The 2-core license pack is part of Microsoft’s core-based licensing model, allowing organizations to license SQL Server based on the number of processor cores used by the server. Multiple 2-core license packs can be combined to fully license all physical or virtual cores running SQL Server.
SQL Server 2022 Standard delivers improved performance, enhanced security capabilities, and integrated analytics tools that help organizations gain deeper insights from their data.
Key Features
High-Performance Database Engine
Optimized relational database engine designed to support transactional applications and business workloads.
Advanced Security and Data Protection
Built-in encryption and security features help protect sensitive data and maintain compliance.
Integrated Business Intelligence
Includes reporting services, analytics tools, and data integration capabilities.
High Availability Options
Supports failover clustering and backup solutions to ensure data reliability.
Hybrid Cloud Integration
Seamless integration with Microsoft Azure services for backup, monitoring, and hybrid deployments.
Licensing Model
SQL Server Standard supports core-based licensing, which is ideal for environments with large or unknown numbers of users.
Key licensing details include:
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Each license pack covers 2 processor cores
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All physical or virtual cores running SQL Server must be licensed
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Multiple 2-core packs may be combined to meet total core requirements
Core licensing does not require Client Access Licenses (CALs).
Ideal For
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Small to mid-sized business database environments
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Departmental applications and reporting systems
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Data management and analytics platforms
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Virtualized SQL Server deployments