Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard | 2 Core Pack | Retail License | Download | PN: 7NQ-00806

Description: 

• Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard Edition provides improved availability and greater scalability, up to 24 cores. Transform data and deliver actionable insights with modern reports. Utilize open-source R integration for advanced analytics.
• SQL server 2016 standard edition software provides greater scalability and improved availability for up to 24 cores.
• This 1 user software transforms the data and delivers the actionable insights with modern reports. The software utilizes open-source R integration that helps in advanced analytics.
• SQL Server 2016 standard edition software provides core data management & business intelligence capabilities for non-critical workloads
• Security: Row-level security, dynamic data masking, basic auditing, separation of duties, policy-based management
• Mission critical performance: 24 cores and 128GB maximum memory, 2-node single database failover, query store, temporal
• Data warehousing: Poly Base, support for JSON
• Stretch database, backup to Azure
• Single-threaded for RRE, connectivity to R open

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)

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|      SERVER        |
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|   Core 1 | Core 2  |
|   Core 3 | Core 4  |
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| 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

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|           HOST             |
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| VM 1 | VM 2 | VM 3 | VM 4  |
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| Each VM must be licensed   |
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• 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: 

1. All orders placed before 2PM PST M-F (excluding holidays) will be fulfilled the same day.
2. 7-day return policy on most licenses if unused/non-activated.
3. Questions about licensing or what to purchase? Call/text/email or chat with us!

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Maximize your business's data management capabilities with Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard, featuring a 2 Core Pack. This retail license offers robust performance, enhanced security, and seamless scalability, perfect for businesses of all sizes. With the convenience of an immediate download, you can quickly integrate this powerful solution into your operations, ensuring efficient data management and improved availability. Trust in Microsoft's expertise to support your growing business needs.