Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Enterprise Edition – Single Server PerpetualLicense
NOTE: For new licenses a minimum of 16 Cores (4 Items) is required. If you have an existing license for 16+ Cores, you can purchase additional cores for that license. Any purchases under the quantity of 4 will not include a license key.
License is for a 4 Core License Pack for SQL Server 2025 Enterprise. This item is intended to allow purchases for both new server and additional server licensing based on the number of items purchased. If you are licensing a new server a minimum quantity of 4 must be purchased.
4+ Quantity - Indicates new server license and includes license key and installation media (If you are purchasing 4 or more for an existing server license and need additional cores, please indicate this at the time of purchase via note!!)
<4 - Indicates additional core licensing for additional server.
AI Integration
Data Query Processor
CAL Model
Scale limits
Feature
Enterprise
Standard
Express
Maximum compute capacity used by a single instance - SQL Server Database Engine1
Operating system maximum
Limited to lesser of 4 sockets or 32 cores2
Limited to lesser of 1 socket or 4 cores
Maximum compute capacity used by a single instance - Analysis Services
Operating system maximum
Limited to lesser of 4 sockets or 32 cores3
N/A
Maximum memory for buffer pool per instance of SQL Server Database Engine
Operating system maximum
256GB
1,410MB
Maximum memory for columnstore segment cache per instance of SQL Server Database Engine
Unlimited memory
32GB
352MB
Maximum memory-optimized data size per database in SQL Server Database Engine
Unlimited memory
32GB
352MB
Maximum memory utilized per instance of Analysis Services
Operating system maximum
16GB4
64GB5
N/A
Maximum relational database size
524PB
524PB
50GB
- High-performance relational database enginewith intelligent query optimization
- Advanced querying and reportingwith full T-SQL support
- Enhanced security and data protectionfeatures across the platform
·Backup and recovery toolsdesigned for resilience andbusiness continuity
- Integration with Azure servicesservices and cloud data platforms
- Built-in intelligent featuresto optimize performance and reduce tuning overhead
- Real-time operational analyticsto monitor workloads and respond to trends
- Always Encryptedto secure sensitive data in use and at rest
- Row-level security and dynamic data maskingfor precise access control
- Advanced auditingand compliance capabilities to support regulatory requirements
