SQL Server 2017 Standard - License

Growing SQL Server 2017 Get to know the features of SQL 2017 and prepare for SQL 2008 end of support. Download the infographic How to License SQL Server Standard Option #1 SERVER + CAL: Provides the option to license users and/or devices, with low-cost access to incremental SQL Server deployments. Each server running SQL Server software requires a server license. Each user and/or device accessing a licensed SQL Server requires a SQL Server CAL that is the same version or newer - for example, to access a SQL Server 2012 Standard Edition server, a user would need a SQL Server 2012 or 2017 CAL. Each SQL Server CAL allows access to multiple licensed SQL Servers, including Standard Edition and legacy Business Intelligence and Enterprise Edition Servers. Option #2 PER CORE: Gives a more precise measurement of computing power and a more consistent metric, regard