Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Standard License + Software Assurance (SA)

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Standard License + Software Assurance (SA) FEATURES:   table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; } table, th, td { border: 1px solid black; } th, td { padding: 10px; text-align: left; } th { background-color: #f2f2f2; } SQL Server 2017 Edition Comparison Feature SQL Server 2017 Express SQL Server 2017 Standard - This Edition SQL Server 2017 Enterprise Maximum Compute Capacity (per instance) Limited to lesser of 1 Socket or 4 Cores Lesser of 4 Sockets or 24 Cores OS Maximum Maximum Memory Utilization (per instance) 1 GB for Database Engine, 352 MB for SQL Server Express with Advanced Services 128 GB OS Maximum High Availability Not supported Basic Availability Groups AlwaysOn Availability Groups, multi-database failover, multiple synchronous replicas Online Operations Not supported Basic online operations Advanced online operations including online index rebuilds Performance Basic performance features Standard performance features Advanced performance features (In-Memory OLTP, Adaptive Query Processing, Advanced analytics) Security Basic security features Basic security features Advanced security features (Always Encrypted, Row-level security, Dynamic data masking) Data Warehousing Not supported Basic DW capabilities Advanced DW capabilities (Columnstore indexes, Data Compression, Partitioning) Business Intelligence Not supported Basic BI capabilities Advanced BI capabilities (Power BI Report Server, Advanced analytics) Data Mining Not supported Basic data mining Advanced data mining Database Snapshot Not supported Not supported Supported Enterprise Manageability Basic management tools Standard management tools Advanced manageability (Policy-Based Management, Data-tier Applications, Multi-Server Management) Partitioning Not supported Not supported Supported Data Compression Not supported Not supported Supported Table and Index Partitioning Not supported Not supported Supported Backup Compression Not supported Supported Supported Audit Not supported Basic auditing Advanced auditing (Server Audit Specification) Resource Governor Not supported Not supported Supported Replication Not supported Standard Replication Advanced Replication (Peer-to-Peer, Merge) SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Basic SSIS features Standard SSIS features Advanced SSIS features (SSIS Scale Out, Advanced Transformations) Master Data Services Not supported Not supported Supported Data Quality Services Not supported Not supported Supported Power BI Report Server Not supported Not supported Supported PowerPivot for SharePoint Not supported Not supported Supported Power View Not supported Not supported Supported     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) Core-Based Licensing Example +--------------------+ | SERVER | |--------------------| | Core 1 | Core 2 | | Core 3 | Core 4 | +--------------------+ | 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 SKU 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 Virtualization Example +----------------------------+ | HOST | +----------------------------+ | VM 1 | VM 2 | VM 3 | VM 4 | +----------------------------+ | Each VM must be licensed | +----------------------------+ 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:    All orders placed before 2PM PST M-F (excluding holidays) will be fulfilled the same day. 7-day return policy on most licenses if unused/non-activated. Questions about licensing or what to purchase? Call/text/email or chat with us!   Thank you for choosing ESS - Your #1 Software Dudes!   Transform your business with Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Standard License + Software Assurance (SA). This powerful database management solution offers high performance, scalability, and robust security for businesses of all sizes. Ensure seamless data integration, enhanced analytics, and efficient operations. With the added benefit of Software Assurance, you'll receive ongoing updates and support. Available for immediate retail download, this license provides unmatched convenience and reliability for your growing enterprise.