SQL Server 2022 – Standard Edition – Per Core

Modern, secure, and built for hybrid data platforms.
SQL Server 2022 Standard (per core) is the latest evolution of Microsoft’s powerful relational database platform, designed for organizations that need reliable performance, seamless hybrid cloud integration, and enterprise-grade security. The core-based model offers licensing flexibility and is ideal for virtual environments, on-premise servers, and containerized deployments—without the need for separate CALs.

This edition introduces enhanced performance features such as Intelligent Query Processing improvements, parameter sensitive plan optimization, and faster failover for Always On environments. It supports data virtualization via PolyBase, and native integration with Azure Synapse Link and Microsoft Purview for cloud-scale analytics and governance.

SQL Server 2022 also offers built-in Ledger technology for blockchain-style tamper evidence, Query Store enhancements for performance tuning, and full support for UTF-8 encoding. Whether you’re managing transactional databases, reporting systems, or API-connected apps, this version delivers consistent, secure, and high-performance SQL workloads.

This Retail Key activates core-based licensing — no CALs required. Suitable for physical and virtualized infrastructures. Lifetime license with instant digital delivery.

Product Info:

• SQL Server 2022 – Standard Edition – Per Core – Retail Key
• Lifetime activation
• Core-based license: CALs not required
• Supports physical, virtual, and hybrid environments
• Works with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
• Instant digital delivery via email
• No Microsoft account required for activation

Key Features:

• Per-core licensing for maximum scalability
• Intelligent Query Processing and Query Store enhancements
• Always On availability groups (basic)
• Data virtualization and PolyBase connectivity
• Azure Synapse Link, Microsoft Purview, and Defender integration
• Ledger technology for tamper-evidence and blockchain scenarios

What You’ll Receive:

• 1x SQL Server 2022 Standard (Per Core) Retail Key
• Step-by-step activation instructions
• Instant email delivery