Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard |  Retail License | Download

• Base license for SQL Server 2014 Standard– cloud-ready information platform that will help organizations unlock breakthrough insights across the organization.
• Quickly build solutions to extend data across on-premises and in the cloud.
• Backed by mission critical confidence It gives you basic data management and business intelligence capabilities for non-critical workloads with minimal IT resources.

How to license SQL Server?

Licensing Models

• Core-based Licensing: Applies to the Enterprise Edition and offers unlimited Virtualization Rights when all physical cores are licensed.
• Server + CAL (Client Access License): Applies to the Standard Edition and requires a license for each server and a CAL for each user or device accessing the server.

Core-Based Licensing (Standard and Enterprise Editions)

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|      SERVER        |
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|   Core 1 | Core 2  |
|   Core 3 | Core 4  |
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| Minimum 4 Core Licenses per Processor |
        

• Core Licenses: Sold in packs of two. Each physical core must have a license.
• Minimum Requirement: A minimum of four core licenses per physical processor.
• Virtualization: With Software Assurance, allows for unlimited virtualization. This license is a retail pack with 2 cores without SA, so the virtualization will depend upon the number of vCPU's licensed.
• Looking for the SLU with Software Assurance? It can be purchased here

Server + CAL Licensing (Standard Edition)

• Server License: One license per server. - This edition
• CALs: One CAL per user or device accessing the server.

Virtualization and Containers

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|           HOST             |
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| VM 1 | VM 2 | VM 3 | VM 4  |
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| Each VM must be licensed   |
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• Enterprise Edition: Offers flexibility with virtualization, allowing for multiple VMs and containers.
• Standard Edition: Limited to a lower number of VMs and containers unless each VM is licensed individually.

Licensing for Specific Environments

• Non-production (Dev/Test): Developer Edition is free and provides the full feature set for development and testing purposes.
• High Availability: Passive secondary servers for failover are included in the licensing of the primary server.

Delivery, Returns & Tech Support: 

1. All orders placed before 2PM PST M-F (excluding holidays) will be fulfilled the same day.
2. 7-day return policy on most licenses if unused/non-activated.
3. Questions about licensing or what to purchase? Call/text/email or chat with us!

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Unlock the full potential of your business with Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard Retail Download SKU: 228-10255. This database management solution delivers unmatched reliability, security, and scalability tailored to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. Benefit from seamless data integration, advanced performance, and efficient operations. With the convenience of a retail download, you can enhance your data management capabilities instantly and drive business growth.