Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard 24 Core
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard is the relational database management system designed for SMEs, IT teams, and organizations needing a reliable, secure, and high-performance data platform for mid-level business applications. This 24-core license edition covers the maximum number of logical cores allowed by the Standard edition, with no need to purchase additional core licenses.
SQL Server 2022 Standard vs Enterprise — what’s the difference?
The Standard edition is limited to 24 logical cores and 128 GB of buffer memory per instance, making it perfectly suited for mid-sized applications. The Enterprise edition removes these limits and adds advanced high availability features (AlwaysOn multi-databases, up to 8 secondary replicas) and unlimited virtualization. For organizations requiring greater capacity, Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Enterprise is available as a digital license on Licence24.ch.
Who is it for?
SQL Server 2022 Standard 24 Core is aimed at database administrators, IT teams, and companies looking to deploy a robust data infrastructure for internal applications, ERPs, CRMs, or moderate-traffic websites — without the costs of an Enterprise edition. The per-core licensing model is especially suitable for environments without a defined number of users or with external access.
ℹ️ For infrastructures also requiring a Windows server, check out Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Standard, available as a digital license on Licence24.ch.
Main features
- Relational database engine with full T-SQL support and stored procedures
- High availability with Basic Availability Groups — up to 2 nodes
- Native integration with Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Microsoft Purview
- Advanced security: data encryption at rest and in transit, auditing, dynamic data masking
- Reporting Services (SSRS) and Integration Services (SSIS) for data management and transfer
- Compatible with Windows and Linux for flexible deployment according to your infrastructure
- Support for containers and deployments in virtualized environments
Compatibility and requirements
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Cores: up to 24 logical cores per instance (Standard edition maximum)
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Memory: up to 128 GB buffer pool per instance
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Operating system: Windows Server 2019 / 2022, Windows 10/11, Linux (supported distributions)
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Processor: x64, minimum recommended 2.0 GHz
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RAM: minimum 4 GB (8 GB recommended)
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Disk space: minimum 6 GB for installation
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Prerequisites: .NET Framework 4.6 or later
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Per-core license — no additional user CALs required for external access