SQL Server 2022 Standard — €1,089 (vs €3,586 at Microsoft)
Microsoft's database engine for enterprise environments. 24 cores, unlimited users, 128 GB RAM. 70% savings compared to the official price. Perpetual and transferable licence. Instant email delivery. VAT invoice included.
What is SQL Server 2022 Standard?
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard Edition is a relational database management system (RDBMS) designed for departmental workloads and mid-sized business applications. It is the latest version of SQL Server, with improvements in performance, security and cloud connectivity with Azure. It supports up to 24 processor cores and 128 GB of RAM, making it suitable for most enterprise environments that don't require the unlimited capabilities of the Enterprise edition.
What's new in SQL Server 2022
📒 Ledger Tables — Tamper-evident tables with cryptographic proof (blockchain-based). Ideal for financial data, audits and regulatory compliance where data integrity is critical.
☁️ Azure Synapse Link — Connect your on-premises SQL Server directly to Azure Synapse Analytics for real-time analysis without ETL or additional pipelines.
🧠 Intelligent Query Processing — Automatic query optimisation: cardinality feedback, deferred table variable compilation, interleaved batch mode processing.
📊 Improved Query Store — Execution plan capture in read/write mode by default. Faster and more accurate performance regression detection.
🔒 Enhanced Always Encrypted — Data-in-use encryption without application changes. Secure enclave support for queries on encrypted data.
📄 T-SQL & JSON improvements — New native JSON functions (JSON_ARRAY, JSON_OBJECT, IS JSON), WINDOW clause, GENERATE_SERIES, DATE_BUCKET and string handling improvements.
SQL Server 2022 Standard vs Enterprise
|
Standard (this licence) |
Enterprise |
| Price at Revolution Soft |
€1,089 |
€1,490 |
| Maximum cores |
24 cores |
Unlimited |
| Maximum RAM |
128 GB |
Unlimited (OS max) |
| Users |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
| Always On Availability Groups |
Basic (1 DB read-only) |
✅ Full (multi-DB, multi-subnet) |
| In-Memory OLTP |
Up to 32 GB |
Unlimited |
| Columnstore Index |
✅ |
✅ |
| Ideal for |
SMBs, departmental apps, development |
Mission-critical, big data, advanced HA |
For most business applications, Standard is sufficient. Choose Enterprise only if you need full Always On AG, unlimited RAM or more than 24 cores.
SQL Server 2022 vs 2019 vs 2017
|
2022 Standard ★ |
2019 Standard |
2017 Standard |
| Price at Revolution Soft |
€1,089 |
€990 |
€790 |
| Cores / RAM |
24 / 128 GB |
24 / 128 GB |
24 / 128 GB |
| Ledger Tables |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
| Azure Synapse Link |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
| Intelligent Query Processing |
✅ v3 |
✅ v1 |
❌ |
| Advanced native JSON |
✅ |
Basic |
Basic |
| Mainstream support |
Until 2028 |
Until 2025 |
Ended |
★ SQL Server 2022 is the only version with active mainstream support and the latest features. Versions 2019 and 2017 are valid options if you need a lower cost.
Who is SQL Server 2022 Standard for?
💼
SMBs & departments
ERP, CRM, accounting, inventory management. 24 cores cover most departmental workloads.
🌐
Web applications
Backend for .NET, PHP, Node.js apps. Native JSON support for modern APIs.
🛠️
Development & testing
Dev, staging and QA environments with the same features as production.
📊
Business Intelligence
Reporting Services (SSRS), Integration Services (SSIS), Analysis Services (SSAS) included.
🏛️
Public admin & compliance
Ledger tables for verifiable integrity. VAT invoice for public expenditure justification.
☁️
Hybrid cloud
Azure Synapse Link for hybrid on-premises + cloud analytics without additional ETL.
Technical specifications
| Maximum cores |
24 cores (minimum licensable: 4 cores) |
| Maximum RAM |
128 GB |
| Users |
Unlimited |
| Maximum database size |
524 PB |
| In-Memory OLTP |
Up to 32 GB |
| Compatible OS |
Windows Server 2022, 2019; Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, SLES) |
| Included services |
Database Engine, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, R/Python integration |
| Licence type |
Perpetual, transferable (FPP) |
What do you receive?
1. SQL Server 2022 Standard Edition activation key — sent by email within minutes
2. Download instructions from the official Microsoft website
3. Step-by-step installation and activation guide
4. Legal documentation compliant with EU legislation
5. VAT invoice with 21% VAT itemised
Why buy from Revolution Soft
💰 70% savings — You pay €1,089 instead of €3,586 (official Microsoft Server+CAL price). Save €2,497 on a licence with identical features.
✅ 100% legal in the EU — Licence under the CJEU Ruling C-128/11. Valid for software audits, public administration and businesses.
⚡ Instant delivery — Receive your key and instructions by email within minutes. No waiting, no physical shipping.
📄 VAT invoice — Spanish registered company (S.L.). Invoice with 21% VAT itemised, deductible for businesses and freelancers.
♻️ Perpetual and transferable — Buy once, it works forever. You can move it to another server when you migrate hardware.
🛠️ Free support — We help you with installation and activation via email, WhatsApp or remote assistance.
Complete your infrastructure
€249
Windows Server 2022 Standard
24 cores · OS for your SQL Server
€229
SQL Server 2022 User CAL
Per-user access licence
€1,490
SQL Server 2022 Enterprise
No core or RAM limits
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Frequently asked questions about SQL Server 2022 Standard
How much does SQL Server 2022 Standard cost at Revolution Soft?
SQL Server 2022 Standard costs €1,089 with a perpetual licence for 24 cores and unlimited users. The official Microsoft price (Server+CAL model) exceeds €3,586, which represents a 70% saving.
Do I need additional CALs?
No. This licence is per-core (24 cores), which includes unlimited users without the need to purchase additional CALs. If you prefer the Server+CAL model (fewer cores, per-user payment), we offer User CALs and Device CALs at €229.
Is this licence legal?
Yes. It is a surplus software licence sold under the CJEU Ruling C-128/11, which recognises the right to resell digital software within the European Union. Revolution Soft is a Spanish registered company (S.L.) that issues invoices with 21% VAT.
Can I install SQL Server on Linux?
Yes. SQL Server 2022 Standard is compatible with Windows Server 2022/2019 and Linux distributions (Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu Server, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server). The same key works on both platforms.
When does support expire?
SQL Server 2022 has mainstream support until January 2028 and extended support until January 2033. You will receive security updates and cumulative patches throughout that period.
Can I migrate from SQL Server 2019 or 2017?
Yes. SQL Server 2022 supports in-place upgrades from SQL Server 2017 and 2019. You can also use backup/restore or Microsoft's Database Migration Assistant (DMA) for more complex migrations.
Does it include SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)?
Yes. The Standard edition includes SSRS, SSIS and SSAS (Reporting Services, Integration Services and Analysis Services). It also includes R and Python integration for Machine Learning Services.
Does it work in Europe and Latin America?
Yes. The licence is multilingual and works in any country worldwide. We accept international payments via dLocal Go (20+ countries).
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SQL Server 2022 Standard — €1,089 (save €2,497)
24 cores · Unlimited users · VAT invoice · Instant delivery · EU legal (CJEU C-128/11)
Price updated February 2026. Subject to availability.
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