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SQL Server 2025 Standard + Windows Server 2025 Standard
£118.99£149.98−21%You save £30.99
LanguageEN
Operating system
Windows
WindowsLicensing1
Usage scopeBusiness
Licence durationPerpetual
Licence typeESD (electronic)
Architecture64-bit
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Standard
EditionSoftware release year: newer versions include new features and longer support.
Media100% digital delivery: receive your key and download by email, with no physical media.
LanguageEN
Operating systemWindows
WindowsLicensing1
Usage scopeBusiness
Licence durationPerpetual
Licence typeESD (electronic)
Architecture64-bit
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+Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Standard
SQL Server 2025 is the AI-powered data platform that delivers the highest levels of security, performance, and availability for mission-critical enterprise applications.
With AI integrated directly into the SQL engine, SQL Server 2025 enables T-SQL vector operations, Microsoft Foundry integration, and Azure OpenAI connectivity for intelligent data processing and analytics.
Licence information
SQL Server 2025 Standard is licensed per user (Server + CAL model). Each server running SQL Server requires a server licence, and each user or device accessing it requires a Client Access License (CAL).
SQL Server 2025 Standard features
Built-in AI support
Native AI integration with T-SQL vector operations, Microsoft Foundry, and Azure OpenAI for intelligent data processing directly in the database engine.
Modern developer tools
Enhanced JSON support, REST API endpoints, regular expressions, and modern development patterns for productive application development.
Cloud integration & analytics
Deep Azure integration with Synapse Link, cloud-based analytics, and hybrid deployment options for flexible data strategies.
Enhanced security & performance
Next-generation security with Always Encrypted improvements, advanced threat protection, and intelligent query optimisation.
Better replication
Improved replication capabilities with enhanced availability groups, faster failover, and more reliable data synchronisation.
High availability
Enhanced Always On availability groups, faster recovery times, and improved distributed availability groups for maximum uptime.
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Standard
SQL Server 2025 Standard delivers an AI-powered data platform with enterprise-grade security, industry-leading performance, and deep cloud integration for next-generation data workloads.
Enterprise-class security & performance
SQL Server 2025 builds on the security leadership of its predecessor with next-generation protection features and performance enhancements designed for modern enterprise workloads.
- Always Encrypted enhancements — expanded secure enclave computations for broader query support on encrypted data
- Advanced threat protection — integrated vulnerability assessment and real-time threat detection with Azure Defender
- Intelligent query processing — next-generation adaptive query optimisation for consistent, predictable performance
- Enhanced tempdb management — automatic configuration and optimisation for improved concurrency
SQL Server 2025 Standard capacity limits
SQL Server 2025 Standard increases capacity limits over previous versions, providing more headroom for growing enterprise workloads.
- Up to 4 sockets or 32 cores per instance
- Maximum database size of 524 PB
- Up to 256 GB of memory per instance
- Enhanced support for concurrent connections and parallel query execution
Built-in artificial intelligence
SQL Server 2025 brings AI capabilities directly into the database engine, enabling intelligent data processing without external tools or complex integrations.
- T-SQL vector operations — native vector search and similarity queries for AI-powered applications
- Microsoft Foundry integration — connect to AI models and services directly from your database
- Azure OpenAI connectivity — leverage large language models for intelligent data processing
- In-database machine learning — train and score models directly within SQL Server
Built for developers
SQL Server 2025 introduces modern developer capabilities that simplify application development and reduce time to market.
- Enhanced JSON support — native JSON data type and improved querying capabilities
- REST API endpoints — expose SQL Server data through RESTful APIs without middleware
- Regular expressions — native RegEx support in T-SQL for advanced pattern matching
- Streaming data support — built-in capabilities for real-time data ingestion and processing
Cloud flexibility with Azure
SQL Server 2025 deepens Azure integration, providing flexible hybrid deployment options and seamless cloud connectivity.
- Azure Synapse Link — near-real-time analytics over operational data without performance impact
- Managed Instance link — enhanced disaster recovery and read-scale workloads with Azure
- Azure Arc integration — unified management across on-premises and multi-cloud SQL Server instances
- Cloud-native backup — automated backup and restore with Azure storage services
SQL Server 2025 Standard licensing
SQL Server 2025 Standard uses the Server + CAL (Client Access License) licensing model. Each physical or virtual server running SQL Server requires a server licence, and each user or device accessing the server requires a separate CAL.
This model is ideal for organisations with a known, limited number of users or devices that need to access SQL Server. For environments with unpredictable or external user access, consider the per-core licensing model.
Product specifications
Language version:EN
Usage scope:Business
Licence type:Commercial
Product version:ESD (electronic)
Licence duration:Unlimited
Licensing:Per core
Intended use:Server application
Technical requirements
Platform:Windows Server 2022/2025
Processor:x64, 1.4 GHz minimum
RAM:4 GB minimum
Disk space:6 GB
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Standard a lifetime licence or a subscription?
It is a perpetual licence: pay £89.99 once and use it without an expiry date, recurring fees or renewals.
How many servers does the licence cover?
The licence covers 1 installation on a single server. Additional business servers require additional licences.
How do I receive and activate SQL Server 2025 Standard?
You receive the genuine product key by email immediately after purchase. Enter it during SQL Server 2025 Standard installation to complete activation.
Is it a genuine licence, and do I receive an invoice?
Yes. The licence is genuine and legal, and Licensgo issues an invoice for every order.
How does it differ from the 2022 version?
SQL Server 2025 Standard is the latest edition of Microsoft's relational database for SMEs and businesses, including the new features of the 2025 release. Like 2022, Standard is suited to limited virtualisation; the higher price (£89.99) reflects the newer generation.
