Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard Edition is a powerful relational database management system designed for small to medium-sized businesses. It provides a range of features that support mission-critical workloads, business intelligence, and advanced analytics. With a focus on performance, security, and availability, this edition is ideal for organizations looking to manage their data efficiently without the complexities of cloud-based services. This edition of SQL Server is ideal for organizations that need a robust database solution with solid performance and security features while keeping control over their infrastructure through a one-time purchase model.
Key Features:
- Enhanced Performance
In-memory database capabilities and intelligent query processing for optimized performance.
- Advanced Security
Built-in security features like encryption, data masking, and row-level security to protect sensitive data.
- High Availability
Always On Availability Groups and failover clustering for increased uptime and reliability.
- Business Intelligence
Integration with Power BI and built-in analytics to support data-driven decision-making.
- Data Virtualization
Query and integrate data across various sources without moving it, using features like PolyBase.
- Management Tools
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) for intuitive database management and maintenance.
- Scalability
Supports up to 24 cores and 128 GB of memory for scaling as your organization grows.
System Requirements:
Operating System:
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Windows 11 (64-bit)
Processor:
- 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor or faster; multi-core recommended.
RAM:
- Minimum: 2 GB
- Recommended: 4 GB or more
Hard Disk Space:
- Minimum: 6 GB of available disk space (more may be required depending on the installation options).
Display:
- Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor.
Networking:
- Network adapter that supports TCP/IP.
Other Requirements:
- .NET Framework 4.6 or later.
- Some features may require additional components or configuration.