Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard Core Edition - Open License with Software Assurance

Software Assurance is required for Azure and AWS hosted solutions.

• Software Assurance provides customers with 24/7 elevated support and free upgrades to any new releases of SQL. 

Get the most from your servers with Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard from Trusted Tech Team. The software makes it easier and more economical to build your business. Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard is flexible and can be used on-site, in the cloud or in a hybrid environment. It comes with built-in management tools that are familiar and easy to use. The downloadable software comes with an open license and software assurance. Software Assurance provides elevated support and free upgrades to future versions of the software. It is required for Azure and AWS hosted solutions.

 2 Core License - What Is It?

• The Core Licensing model for SQL Server 2016 requires that you purchase a license for every core on your Virtual Machine or Host Machine with a license. Sold in packs of 2.
• No CALs are required - Covers unlimited users or devices accessing the database or application.
• Example: You have (2) Intel Xeon E5-1620 processors in your server. Each processor has 4 cores. You will have to cover 8 cores with 4 SQL Server 2 Core Licenses.

Benefits

SQL Server 2016 makes it easier and more cost effective to build high-performance, mission-critical applications, enterprise ready Big Data assets, and BI solutions that help employees make better decisions, faster. These solutions have the flexibility of being deployed on-premises, in the cloud or in a hybrid environment, and can be managed through a common and familiar tool set.