SQL Core Model - Description

What is core-based licensing?

The core-based licensing model for SQL Server is a licensing option that is based on the number of processor cores in the server running SQL Server. With this model, organizations need to obtain the required number of core licenses to cover all the physical cores of the server. This approach allows for greater scalability and simplifies licensing in scenarios where there are a large number of users or devices accessing SQL Server. Core-based licensing provides flexibility as organizations can leverage the full power of the server hardware without being limited by the number of users or devices accessing the server. By opting for the core-based licensing model, businesses can efficiently license SQL Server based on their specific hardware configurations, ensuring compliance with licensing requirements while maximizing the server's capabilities.