{"product_id":"microsoft-sql-server-2022-standard","title":"Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicrosoft SQL Server 2022 Standard is a proven database platform used by thousands of business applications, with Microsoft security updates until 12 January 2033. Standard edition supports up to 24 cores (or four sockets, whichever is lower) and 128 GB of buffer pool memory per instance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights of SQL Server 2022\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLedger\u003c\/strong\u003e for tamper-evident tables, useful for audit trails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuery Store on by default\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus Query Store hints and Parameter Sensitive Plan optimisation for steadier performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackup and restore to S3-compatible object storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Entra ID authentication\u003c\/strong\u003e and tighter Azure integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStandard edition features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic availability groups, two-node failover clusters, log shipping, backup compression and encryption, Transparent Data Encryption, Always Encrypted and SQL Server Agent. That covers most small and mid-sized business workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e2022 or 2025?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany ERP, accounting and line-of-business vendors certify SQL Server 2022, which makes it a safe choice today. If your software supports it and you need more headroom, \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/microsoft-sql-server-2025-standard\"\u003eSQL Server 2025 Standard\u003c\/a\u003e raises the limits to 32 cores and 256 GB and is supported until 2036.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOperating system\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuns on Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2025, or on Windows 10 (version 1607 or later) and Windows 11. Building a new server? \u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/windows-server-2022-standard-retail\"\u003eWindows Server 2022 Standard\u003c\/a\u003e is a common pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstalling SQL Server 2022\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the download link in your order email to get the installation media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart setup, choose a new installation and enter the product key; Standard edition is selected from the key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the features you need, such as Database Engine Services, and complete the wizard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs SQL Server 2022 still supported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mainstream support runs until January 2028 and security updates until 12 January 2033.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Windows Server include SQL Server?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, they are separate products. See \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/windows-servers\"\u003eWindows Server licences\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll versions: \u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/sql-server\"\u003eSQL Server\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Best License Key","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58061850771639,"sku":null,"price":599.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/7136\/5559\/files\/windows-server-2022-sql-standard.png?v=1794323430","url":"https:\/\/bestlicensekey.com\/it\/products\/microsoft-sql-server-2022-standard","provider":"Best License Key","version":"1.0","type":"link"}