Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard 2 Core

Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard 2 Core – core-based licensing, stable and transparently scalable.

Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard 2 Core is the right choice if you want to run database workloads with clear core licensing. The Standard edition delivers proven stability and good value for money for classic business applications, reports and integration processes — on-premises or in virtualised environments.

With the 2-core pack you license computing power precisely and need no separate CALs under core licensing. This simplifies planning, compliance and operation, especially when many users and devices – or ones that are hard to define – access the server. After your purchase you receive all the information you need by email; our support is on hand to help reliably with setup.

Features

• Proven database engine: Stable operation for ERP, CRM, web apps and specialist applications.
• Transact-SQL & management: Development with T-SQL and administration via SQL Server Management Studio.
• Reporting & integration: SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Integration Services (SSIS) for reports and ETL processes (scope depends on edition).
• Security & compliance: Role-based access control, encryption options, auditing functions and policy management.
• Backup & recovery: Point-in-time recovery, backup strategies and automation via SQL Server Agent.
• Performance tools: Indexing, query optimiser, caching mechanisms and statistics for consistent performance.
• High availability as needed: Classic options such as log shipping and database mirroring for increased resilience.
• Core-based scaling: Flexible via 2-core packs per server or VM — without additional CALs in the core model.
• On-premises focus: Ideal for local, regulated environments with clear data sovereignty requirements.

Benefits & value

Core licensing makes capacity planning transparent: you cover the cores you need and can start working immediately, without having to manage individual users or devices. This reduces administration effort and supports clean, audit-proof licensing concepts.

The Standard edition of SQL Server 2014 offers a robust foundation for medium-sized databases, recurring reports and integration scenarios. You benefit from tried-and-tested management tools, predictable performance and proven backup and recovery mechanisms — reliable in day-to-day operation.

Compatibility & licence notes

• Edition & right of use: Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard (perpetual licence). Commercial use is permitted.
• This offer: 2-core licence. For physical servers, all physical cores per processor must be licensed (minimum licensing: 4 cores per physical CPU). For virtual machines, the assigned virtual cores must be licensed (at least 4 cores per VM).
• CALs: With core licensing, no additional User or Device CALs are needed.
• Alternative metric: SQL Server 2014 Standard also supports Server+CAL. (This offer is the core variant.)
• Virtualisation: Operation on physical hardware or in VMs in accordance with the core rules; unlimited virtualisation is not part of the Standard edition.
• Platform: Suitable for supported Windows Server versions such as Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, 2012 and 2012 R2 (depending on patch and service pack level). Check compatibility and updates in advance.
• Note: The applicable Microsoft product terms and the documentation for the edition are authoritative.

Alternatives & recommendations

Depending on your feature needs and lifecycle, these options may be a good fit:

• Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard – alternative licensing (e.g. Server+CAL).
• Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard – modernised features and improvements.
• Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Standard – extended platform and long lifespan.
• Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Standard – current generation with a broad feature base.
• Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard – matching server foundation for classic environments.

System requirements

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