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SQL Server Standard under the Core licensing model (Open Value)

Microsoft SQL Server Standard Core (Open Value) is a core-based volume licence for organisations that wish to operate their database infrastructure in a scalable and high-performance manner. Licensing is based on physical or virtual CPU cores.

Key features

  • Core-based licensing without separate CALs
  • Support for business-critical database applications
  • High performance for relational workloads
  • Support for virtualisation environments

Open Value model

  • Volume licensing for commercial customers
  • Centralised deployment via the Microsoft Admin Centre
  • Flexible licensing structure for growing IT environments

This offer is aimed exclusively at business customers.

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Feature: SQL Server
Language: English, German, Multilingual
Licence type: Open Value Licence
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Product type: Developer Tools, Server software

Licence Model & Structure

  • Edition: SQL Server Standard
  • Licence model: Core-based
  • Licence programme: Microsoft Open Value
  • CALs: Not required (Core model)
  • Target audience: Business customers

Technical requirements (example)

  • Supported Windows Server operating system
  • 64-bit processor architecture
  • RAM depending on workload (recommended ≥ 8–16 GB)
  • Sufficient storage for databases and logs
  • Network infrastructure for production environments

Detailed Installation and Activation Guide

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

Delivery & Licence Provision

  • Licence type: Microsoft Open Value volume licence (Core-based)
  • Provision: Via the official Microsoft Admin Centre
  • Licensing: Per physical or virtual CPU core
  • Target audience: Business customers only

Following purchase, the licences can be viewed in the Microsoft Admin Centre. By making this purchase, the licensee accepts the Microsoft licence terms.

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After your purchase, you will receive your product key immediately by email. This can then be activated in accordance with the instructions provided.
Yes, our licences are valid indefinitely. You can use the software for as long as you like, without any additional charges.
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