Used Microsoft Server 2022 licences
Used licences for Microsoft SQL Server 2022
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 is the latest version of the server platform for flexible, secure databases. With used licences from Soft & Cloud, you can permanently reduce the costs of operating Microsoft SQL Server 2022 in your company without having to accept any restrictions in terms of functionality, security, stability or other disadvantages. Soft & Cloud offers a TÜVIT-certified transfer process with which all used licences are transferred legally and audit-proof. This fulfils all requirements for a legally compliant transfer of rights when selling used software. You also save up to 70% of the acquisition costs with us - compared to the Microsoft prices for new licences.
Features of SQL Server 2022 at a glance
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 is a relational database management system (RDBMS) that has been specially developed for applications in an enterprise context. In addition to the actual database, various tools and services are integrated depending on the edition, such as SQL Server Integration Services for connecting data sources, SQL Server Analysis Services for analysing data and SQL Server Reporting Services, which can be used to prepare data in a visually appealing way. Services for master data management, for ensuring the required data quality and advanced analytics are also included.
What is the difference between a used SQL Server 2022 licence and the purchase of a new licence?
With a used licence for SQL Server 2022 Standard or Enterprise, you are entitled to the same range of functions and you have the same rights as when purchasing a new licence from Microsoft. The only difference is the price, which is significantly lower for a used licence than for a new licence from the manufacturer.
A comparison of the licences for SQL Server 2022
Microsoft offers SQL Server 2022 in different editions: SQL Server 2022 Developer and SQL Server 2022 Express are free editions with limited functions, SQL Server 2022 Standard and SQL Server 2022 Enterprise must be licensed for a fee in order to operate them.
SQL Server 2022 Standard can be licensed either by cores or on the basis of server and access licences (Client Access Licences, CAL). With the core-based licence model, all processor cores of the server on which SQL Server is running must be licensed. At least four cores must always be licensed per server. Additional access licences are not required with this model.
SQL Server 2022 Standard can also be licensed on a server basis. For this, all virtual or physical instances of the operating system and containers (e.g. Docker) on which SQL Server is executed must be licensed; the number of processor cores is irrelevant. In addition, this variant requires an access licence for each device or user accessing SQL Server.
Not sure which edition is best for your company or how to licence SQL Server 2022 Standard most cost-effectively? No problem: the licensing experts at Soft & Cloud will be happy to advise you. We will explain the various options to you and create a customised offer for your company that allows you to licence exactly the service(s) that you actually use. This way, you avoid under- or over-licensing and are always on the safe side legally.
Buy used SQL Server 2022
The files required for the installation of SQL Server can be downloaded free of charge from the Microsoft website, whereby the free versions (SQL Server 2022 Developer and SQL Server 2022 Express) should not be confused with the installation files for the paid full versions when downloading. These can be found under the search term ‘SQL Server 2022 Download’ on the Microsoft website.
You can also download the paid editions of SQL Server 2022 free of charge and install them locally, as Microsoft provides a free evaluation phase of 180 days. At the end of this trial period, however, you must purchase and provide proof of the required licences in order to continue using the software legally.
At Soft & Cloud, you can purchase server, access and core licences in any required quantity at a reasonable price and thus permanently limit your IT costs. Every licence we offer comes from trustworthy sources and is completely transparent. The transfer process for used licences from Soft & Cloud has now been certified by TÜVIT for the 5th time in a row, which guarantees buyers and sellers absolute legal certainty. It goes without saying that all used licences purchased from us are recognised by Microsoft without restriction during an audit and grant the buyer the same rights as Microsoft grants to buyers of new licences. These include the right to free updates and patches, which Microsoft distributes at regular intervals, the right to downgrade the software and the right to sell licences that are no longer required as used software, e.g. to Soft & Cloud, provided that you completely uninstall the licensed software.
Frequently asked questions and answers
What does SQL Server 2022 cost?
The cost of licensing Microsoft SQL Server 2022 depends on which edition (SQL Server Standard or SQL Server Enterprise) is used. Core-based licences are available for both, the Standard edition can alternatively be used via server licences (for all virtual or physical instances and containers) and access licences (user/device CALs), regardless of the number of processors and processor cores.
What is the latest SQL Server version?
The latest Microsoft SQL Server version is SQL Server 2022, which is again available in two editions: SQL Server Standard is suitable for small to medium-sized companies and organisations, SQL Server Enterprise with a wider range of functions for medium-sized to large companies and organisations.
Is SQL Server free of charge?
The full version of Microsoft SQL Server 2022 is subject to a charge and requires licensing by cores or with server and access licences (user and device CALs). However, the versions SQL Server 2022 Developer (for use as a development and test database in non-production environments) and SQL Server 2022 Express (for development and production environments for desktop, web and small server applications) can be used free of charge.
Which SQL version is running?
To determine the version of the SQL server, open the Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio and log in there with your login information. Then click on ‘New query’, enter the command ‘Select @@Version’ and then click on ‘Execute command’. The version of the SQL server is now displayed in the lower field.
