Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard 2 Core

Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard 2 Core – secure perpetual licence with fast delivery.

This reliable, scalable database platform is suitable for production workloads: Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard 2 Core combines proven transaction performance with up-to-date security and efficient management. You receive a perpetual licence and the product key promptly by email; if needed, we accompany you personally via TeamViewer so that implementation and getting started go smoothly.

The 2-core package allows precise, predictable licensing by processor core and can be expanded flexibly as requirements grow. SQL Server Standard is a balanced choice for small and medium-sized businesses, specialist departments and virtualised environments in which stability, availability and efficient management matter.

Features

• Reliable relational database engine for OLTP applications, reporting and analysis workloads.
• 2-core licence pack: Covers two processor cores, expandable with additional 2-core packs.
• High availability with Basic Availability Groups in the Standard Edition.
• Transact-SQL for stored procedures, triggers, views and robust data logic.
• Encrypted connections (TLS), role and permissions concepts and audit options.
• Integrated backups/recovery and job control via SQL Server Agent.
• Optimised query processing and stable execution plans for consistent performance.
• Easy administration with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS, separate download).
• Active Directory integration and Windows authentication for central access management.
• Virtualisation supported: licensing per VM or per host (observe the edition rules).

Benefits & value

SQL Server 2022 Standard offers an attractive balance of features and cost control. Core-based licensing is transparent and adapts to your workloads – you license exactly the cores you need. As a perpetual licence with no subscription, your environment stays predictable in the long term. Delivery of the key by email speeds up provisioning, and our support team guides you via TeamViewer from installation through to initial setup. The result: less operational complexity and more stability in day-to-day business.

Compatibility & licence notes

• Licensing model: core-based; this offer covers 2 cores. With core licensing, no separate CALs are needed.
• Minimum licence: at least 4 cores must be licensed per physical server or per VM (equivalent to 2× 2-core packs).
• Virtualisation: licensing per VM (at least 4 cores per VM) or per physical host (all physical cores). The terms of the Standard Edition apply.
• Alternative model: SQL Server 2022 Standard also supports Server+CAL. In this model, additional SQL CALs are required per user or device (not part of this offer).
• Edition: Standard Edition – broad feature set for business applications; Software Assurance is not included.
• Platform: 64-bit, suitable for current Windows Server versions (see system requirements).
• Management tools: SSMS, SSRS and others are available as separate downloads.
• Note: Classic, perpetual licensing without a usage-based billing model.

Alternatives & recommendations

• A previous version with broad compatibility: Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Standard
• A proven generation for legacy workloads: Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Standard
• Matching server operating system: Windows Server 2022 Standard
• All SQL offers at a glance: SQL Server licences

System requirements

Order Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard 2 Core now as a perpetual licence from Software-Dealz and receive your licence instantly by email.