Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard is the relational database management platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses and organizations looking to equip their internal teams with a reliable, secure, and high-performance data infrastructure. This edition is based on the single server license model, complemented by a client access license (CAL) for each user or device connecting to the SQL Server instance.
Server + CAL vs Per Core — what’s the difference?
The Server + CAL model is especially suitable for organizations with a clearly defined and limited number of internal users—each user or device accessing the server must have a SQL Server 2022 CAL. This model can be more cost-effective for small teams compared to the per core model. However, if your infrastructure receives external connections or a variable number of users, the per core versions are more appropriate: SQL Server 2022 Standard 16 Core and SQL Server 2022 Standard 24 Core are available as digital licenses on Licence24.ch.
Who is it for?
SQL Server 2022 Standard Server + CAL is aimed at micro, small, and medium-sized businesses and IT teams with a defined number of internal users who want to deploy a relational database without the costs of a per core license. It is the ideal solution for internal applications, management tools, business databases, and environments where access is restricted to a group of identified users.
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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License model: Server + CAL — 1 server license + 1 CAL per connected user or device
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Cores: up to 24 logical cores per instance (Standard edition limit)
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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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⚠️ This model requires purchasing SQL Server 2022 CALs for each user or device connecting to the server