{"product_id":"microsoft-sql-server-2022-standard","title":"Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft SQL Server 2022 Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e is Microsoft's proven relational database engine for business applications such as ERP, CRM, accounting, e-commerce and reporting systems. It adds deeper Azure integration, ledger tables and smarter query performance to the reliable Standard edition. Buy a genuine \u003cstrong\u003eSQL Server 2022 Standard product key\u003c\/strong\u003e with free installation support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's New in SQL Server 2022\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntelligent Query Processing\u003c\/strong\u003e — parameter-sensitive plan optimisation and memory-grant feedback fix slow queries without code changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuery Store on by default\u003c\/strong\u003e for new databases, making performance troubleshooting much easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLedger\u003c\/strong\u003e — tamper-evident tables that cryptographically prove data hasn't been altered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAzure integration\u003c\/strong\u003e — Azure Synapse Link, Microsoft Entra ID authentication and Azure Arc management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eS3-compatible object storage\u003c\/strong\u003e for backup, restore and data virtualisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStandard Edition Limits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResource\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSQL Server 2022 Standard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLesser of 4 sockets or 24 cores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffer pool memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128 GB per instance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh availability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasic Availability Groups (2 replicas), 2-node failover cluster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax database size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e524 PB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed more cores or memory? \u003ca href=\"\/he\/products\/microsoft-sql-server-2025-standard\"\u003eSQL Server 2025 Standard\u003c\/a\u003e raises these limits. Microsoft's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sql\/sql-server\/editions-and-components-of-sql-server-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eeditions comparison\u003c\/a\u003e lists every feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSupport Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSQL Server 2022 is in mainstream support until \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 11, 2028\u003c\/strong\u003e and receives security updates until \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 11, 2033\u003c\/strong\u003e, according to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/lifecycle\/products\/sql-server-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMicrosoft's lifecycle page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow SQL Server Standard Is Licensed\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe key installs SQL Server Standard edition. Microsoft licenses Standard in two ways, and you should choose the model that fits your deployment:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow it works\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicense every physical core (minimum 4 per server); unlimited users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeb apps and servers with many or unknown users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServer + CAL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne server licence plus a CAL for each user or device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal apps with a known, small number of users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Install and Activate SQL Server 2022 Standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the SQL Server 2022 installation media, for example from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/evalcenter\/download-sql-server-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMicrosoft Evaluation Center\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun \u003cstrong\u003esetup.exe\u003c\/strong\u003e and choose \u003cstrong\u003eNew SQL Server stand-alone installation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the \u003cstrong\u003eProduct Key\u003c\/strong\u003e page, select \u003cstrong\u003eEnter the product key\u003c\/strong\u003e and type the key from your order email. This sets the edition to Standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose features (Database Engine Services, Full-Text Search and so on), then complete setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlready running Evaluation or Developer edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e Open SQL Server Installation Center → \u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong\u003eEdition Upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e, enter your key, and your databases stay in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Server Platform\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSQL Server 2022 runs on Windows Server 2016 and later. For a new build, pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/he\/products\/windows-server-2025-standard\"\u003eWindows Server 2025 Standard\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/he\/products\/windows-server-2022-standard\"\u003eWindows Server 2022 Standard\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From MicrosoftSoftwareSwap?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30-day money-back guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — if the key does not work for you, request a refund within 30 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime replacement warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — if an activated key ever stops working, we replace it free of charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant email delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e — key and instructions by email, usually within minutes, plus an invoice for your records.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree 24\/7 support\u003c\/strong\u003e by email and Discord for installation and activation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSQL Server 2022 Standard FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I upgrade from SQL Server 2019 or 2017?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. In-place upgrade is supported from SQL Server 2012 SP4 and later. Back up all databases first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it run on Linux?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. SQL Server 2022 supports Windows and several Linux distributions, plus containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it a subscription?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It's a one-time licence purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens to an Evaluation install after 180 days?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt stops working. Use Edition Upgrade with your Standard key before it expires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I choose SQL Server 2025 instead?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor new projects that need more than 24 cores or 128 GB of memory, or the newest AI features, yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder your \u003cstrong\u003eSQL Server 2022 Standard key\u003c\/strong\u003e today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MS Software Swap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45701834080391,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/9943\/7191\/files\/sql_server_2022_standard_2.png?v=1787942067","url":"https:\/\/microsoftsoftwareswap.com\/he\/products\/microsoft-sql-server-2022-standard","provider":"MicrosoftSoftware Swap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}