Microsoft SQL Server has been one of the premier leaders in database technology for years.
Outfit your enterprise with the industry’s latest relational database management system. Download Microsoft SQL Server Standard with Software Assurance from Microsoft and get access to tools including Big Data clusters with Apache Spark and HDFS, Azure Machine Learning and Spark ML, intelligent query processing and more.
| SQL Server Features | Standard | Enterprise | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compute and storage | Maximum number of cores | 24 | OS Max | |
| Maximum memory utilized per instance | 128 GB | OS Max | ||
| Maximum size | 524 PB | 524 PB | ||
| Intelligence over all your data | SQL Server Big Data Clusters with Apache Spark and HDFS built into SQL Server engine | |||
| Data virtualization using PolyBase (including additional data sources like Oracle, Teradata, MongoDB, and other SQL Server databases) | ||||
| Unified AI platform to train and operationalize models with SQL Server ML Services | ||||
| Azure Machine Learning and Spark ML | ||||
| Choice of language and platform | Compatibility certfication | |||
| UTF-8 Support | ||||
| Support for SQL Server Java extension | ||||
| Industry-leading performance and availability | Free DR replicas in Azure and on-premises | |||
| Intelligent Query processing: Scalar UDF inlining, table variable deferred compilation, approximate count distinct | ||||
| Intelligent Query processing features: row mode memory grant feedback, batch mode for row store and automatic tuning | ||||
| Automatic read-write connection re-routing | ||||
| In-Memory Database: memory-optimized tempdb | ||||
| In-Memory Database: Persistent Memory support | ||||
| Accelerated Database recovery | ||||
| Support for Kubernetes deployment | ||||
| Secure and reliable | Always Encrypted with secure enclaves | |||
| Transparent database encryption | ||||
| Data classification and auditing | ||||
| Vulnerability assessment | ||||
| Quick business insights | Azure Data Studio to manage SQL Server including support for T-SQL using Notebooks | |||
| SQL Server Analysis Services Direct Query | ||||
SQL Server Standard Edition provides departments and small organizations with the basic data management and business intelligence databases to run their applications and support common development tools for on-premises and cloud, enabling effectual database management with the least IT resources.
The latest version of SQL is Microsoft SQL Server 2022, released on November 16, 2022. The RTM version is 16.0.
Selecting the appropriate edition of SQL Server 2022 depends on factors such as organizational size, data processing needs, performance requirements, and budget constraints. The Enterprise edition is best for large-scale, complex operations, while the Standard edition caters to businesses with medium data needs.
SQL Server 2022 Express is a free version of SQL Server, ideal for the development and production of desktop, web, and small server applications.
Microsoft SQL Server Standard is one of the leading tools for managing business data. This relational database management system uses structured query language and additional extensions to store, retrieve, and manage information.
SQL Server version 2022 surpasses the 2019 version in terms of performance. With intelligent query processing and an improved in-memory database, the 2022 ensures faster processing and increased efficiency.
Microsoft 365 Personal 1 PC or Mac License / 12-Month Subscription / Retail Box
Microsoft 365 Personal PC or Mac License / 12-Month Subscription / Retail Box
Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 - License - 1 PC/Mac
MICROSOFT PROJECT STANDARD 2021 - 1 LICENSE
