Description
Software Hubs, a certified Microsoft CSP (Cloud Service Provider) and Authorized reseller, offers the Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard 2 Core License (MFG Part 7NQ-00162) as a downloadable option. This licensing model grants you access to a powerful database platform based on the number of cores in your server. It is ideal for organizations seeking a scalable and cost-effective solution for core database workloads and business intelligence needs.
Product Overview:
- Brand: Microsoft
- Released on: October 5, 2021
- License Type: Core-based Licensing
- Platform: Microsoft SQL, Microsoft SQL Server
- Model: 2022 Standard (2 Core)
- Format: Single-Use Digital License
- Compatibility OS: 64-bit Windows and Linux (refer to Microsoft documentation for exact versions supported)
- License Pricing: Scalable based on core count (requires a minimum of 4 cores to be licensed)
- Language: Microsoft Single Language (changeable after installation, Language Packs available separately)
Unleash the Potential of Your Data with these Highlights:
- Core-Based Licensing: Optimize your licensing costs by aligning with your server’s core count. (Minimum 4 cores required)
- Performance and Security: Experience significant performance improvements with in-memory technologies and enhanced security features like Always Encrypted with enclaves and row-level security.
- Big Data Integration: Leverage built-in Apache Spark and Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) support for seamless integration with your big data environment.
- Cloud-Optimized Deployment: Enjoy the flexibility to deploy on-premises, in virtual environments, or in the cloud with Azure integration for a hybrid approach.
- Simplified Management: Streamline administration tasks with automated patching, intelligent insights, and containerized deployments.
Important Note:
- Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard 2 Core License requires a minimum of 4 cores to be licensed by Microsoft.
System Requirements:
- Operating System:
- Processor:
- Minimum: 1.4 GHz
- Recommended: 2.0 GHz or higher
- Memory:
- Minimum: 4 GB
- Recommended: 8 GB or higher
- Disk Space:
- Minimum: 6 GB
- Recommended: 10 GB or higher
- Additional Requirements:
- .NET Framework 4.6.2 or later
- Internet access (for some features)
Software Hubs is Your Trusted Partner:
As a certified Microsoft CSP, Software Hubs provides you with genuine Microsoft licenses and expert support to ensure you get the most out of SQL Server 2022 Standard. Contact us today to discuss your specific data management needs and explore how core-based licensing can optimize your software investment.
Product Specs
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard 2 Core
- Installation Method: Digital Download
- Estimated Delivery Time: 1 – 2 Business Days
- Users Supported: 1 Admin User
- Devices Supported: 1 Server
- Installations Supported: 1 Server Installation
- License Type: Perpetual
- License Term: Indefinite
- Licensed Use: Licensed for Home and Commercial Use
- Brand: Microsoft
- Manufacturer Part Number: 7NQ-00162
- Core Licensing: 2 Core License
- Platform Supported: Windows
- Operating Systems Supported: Windows Server 2022
- Minimum Hard Drive Space: 6 GB
- Minimum Memory: 4 GB
- Minimum Processor Speed: 2.0 GHz
Comparisons of SQL Server 2022
Why choose SQL Server 2022 Standard?
- Cost-effective: 💳 Offers a good balance of features and cost for many businesses.
- Production-ready: 💼 Designed for typical production workloads.
- Scalability: ⚙️ Supports unlimited sockets and up to 128GB of memory.
- High Availability: 🔄 Includes basic availability groups for disaster recovery.
- Key features: ✅ Supports intelligent query processing, Azure Synapse Link, Ledger for blockchain-like data security, Query Store Hints for performance optimization, columnstore indexes, partitioning, and limited in-memory OLTP and advanced analytics.
When to consider other editions:
- Express: 🎒 If you’re a student or have very small-scale needs.
- Developer: 💻 If you’re primarily building and testing applications.
- Enterprise: 🏢 If you have enterprise-level needs with the most comprehensive set of features, unlimited memory, and advanced high availability options.
Key improvements in SQL Server 2022:
- Ledger: Ensures data integrity with tamper-evident capabilities.
- Azure Synapse Link: Enables near real-time analytics by integrating with Azure Synapse Analytics.
- Query Store Hints: Provides more control over query optimization.
I hope this comparison table helps you choose the right SQL Server 2022 edition for your needs! Let me know if you have any other questions.
How-to active SQL Server & CAL
Once the product key got updated successfully, SQL Server could use all the box cores.
Here is how the CPU utilization looks on the server.
The steps to update the product key are very simple. These are the exact steps required to upgrade the edition of SQL Server. While changing the product key, there is no “real” edition upgrade.
Active & Change SQL Server License key
- Open the SQL Server installation media and run the setup.exe. OR If you have SQL already installed, then you can also launch “Installation Center” by going to Start->Programs ->Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2019/2022/2024->Configuration Tools-> SQL Server Installation Center[(64-bit)].
- Click on the Maintenance tab from the left side pane. You can see multiple options in the right side pane. Select the first option, Edition Upgrade, as shown in the image below, and click Next.
- Once you click on the Edition upgrade button, the following window will come to enter the License Key or product Key of SQL Server Instance. Enter your Product Key and hit next.
- Accept the License Terms and Conditions and Click the Next button to proceed.
- Select the SQL Server Instance for which you will change the license key if you have multiple instances and Click the Next button.
- Now, it checks all the rules for edition upgrades. If all the rules show as passed, you can go ahead. If you are getting any warning or error, verify and try to fix it before proceeding.
- You are all ready to upgrade the edition. Click on the Upgrade button
- Once the License gets updated successfully, you will see all green checks in the image below.
So, you have completed the product or license upgrade successfully. I hope you find it useful.
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Shipment & Delivery
.FREE Secure Electronic Delivery ( Instant Delivery )
Note: While we’re out of stock, we will deliver your products immediately in a couple of hours (excluding holidays).
Free Shipping for Digital License ( Secure Electronic Delivery ), we will deliver your downloads immediately in 5-10 minutes. Please check your email for further instructions about your order. Sometimes spam filters block automated emails. If you do not find the email in your inbox, please check your spam filter or bulk email folder. Or please contact us with any questions.
To pack every single order, we use strong Media Download with Grant access to files, and Media Package with Delivery signed protection to guarantee safety through the shipping/delivery process.
.Flat-Rate Delivery ( via Post )
Note: This is an additional choice for customers when they need us to send the Serial Key including the Manufacturer’s manual by Post. You will pay an amount for the postal service. The following delivery costs are for orders fulfilled by USPS ® and Royal Mail ®.
All software product categories cost $5.99 per delivery ( 1-3 business days) around the U.S (excluding weekends and holidays). See Shipping Policy for more information.
