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Scalable database platform with per-core licensing

Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard – 16 Core offers a powerful relational database platform for professional enterprise environments. Licensing is per CPU core – additional Client Access Licences (CALs) are not required.

Key features

  • Licensing for 16 CPU cores
  • No additional CALs required
  • High performance for business-critical applications
  • Integrated security and encryption features
  • Support for hybrid and cloud scenarios

Core licensing model explained

  • All physical CPU cores must be licensed
  • At least 4 cores per physical processor
  • Regardless of the number of users or devices
  • Ideal for environments with high access density
  • Particularly suitable for virtualisation

SQL Server 2022 Standard is suitable for businesses that require a high-performance, scalable database solution with no user limits.

Activation: Online, See instructions
Delivery method: Digital delivery (email)
Feature: SQL Server
Language: English, German, Multilingual
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Product type: Server software
Versions: Standard Version

system requirements

  • Windows Server 2019 or 2022
  • 64-bit multi-core processor
  • At least 8 GB RAM (16+ GB recommended)
  • At least 6 GB of free disk space
  • Internet connection for activation

Detailed Installation and Activation Guide

Click here for detailed step-by-step instructions for installation and activation.

Delivery & Installation

  1. Digital delivery: delivery of a download link and licence details.
  2. Installation: Setup via the Microsoft Installation Wizard.
  3. Licensing: Activation in accordance with the Core licensing model.

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This licensing model is designed to directly safeguard the computing power of your database server. With the 16-core package, you can either licence a physical host with up to 16 cores or distribute the capacity across virtual instances. The key advantage: core-based licensing already includes unlimited access (users/devices), which completely eliminates the need to manage access licences.
SQL Server 2022 Standard is optimised for high performance but, unlike the Enterprise Edition, utilises system-level limits. It supports up to 128 GB of RAM per instance and utilises a maximum of 24 cores or 4 sockets. With the 16-core licence, you can utilise a large proportion of this capacity, which provides an ideal performance foundation for most medium-sized business applications and ERP systems.
As soon as you provide database services for external users, online shops or portals, Core licensing is the only legally compliant option. As the number of users accessing the system often cannot be precisely quantified, the Core licence provides blanket cover for all access. This eliminates the risk of under-licensing and offers you a transparent cost structure without additional CAL costs.
Yes. The 2022 version offers enhanced security features such as the SQL Server Ledger, which creates a tamper-proof history of data changes. In conjunction with our comprehensive compliance documentation (chain of custody), you can demonstrate both technical data integrity and legally compliant software procurement, as required by the NIS 2 Directive.
An invoice is automatically generated for every order. You will receive this by email and can download it at any time from your customer account.
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