Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Standard — 2 Core Pack

Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Standard 2 Core Pack is used when licensing SQL Server by processor cores rather than by individual users or devices.

Per Core licensing is commonly used for websites, customer portals, public-facing applications, SaaS platforms, high-user environments and database systems where the number of users or devices is difficult to count.

With Per Core licensing, separate SQL Server CALs are not normally required for users or devices accessing the licensed SQL Server workload.

Key Features Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Standard Edition 2 Core Pack licence Suitable for physical or virtual SQL Server workloads

Ideal for web applications and external access No SQL CALs required under the Per Core model Perpetual licence Electronic delivery

Important Licensing Note SQL Server Per Core licensing must be sized correctly before purchase. The required number of core licences depends on the server, virtual machine or deployment model.