Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard (24 Core)

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

• Cores: up to 24 logical cores per instance (Standard edition maximum)
• Memory: up to 128 GB buffer pool per instance
• Operating system: Windows Server 2019 / 2022, Windows 10/11, Linux (supported distributions)
• Processor: x64, minimum recommended 2.0 GHz
• RAM: minimum 4 GB (8 GB recommended)
• Disk space: minimum 6 GB for installation
• Prerequisites: .NET Framework 4.6 or later
• Per-core license — no additional user CALs required for external access