Business database platform · perpetual Per Core licensing
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Standard — Per Core Licence
Select the core quantity for an established SQL Server 2017 Standard workload. Per Core licensing supports unlimited users and devices without separate SQL Server CAL counting when the deployment is licensed correctly.
Who this product is for
Use the product when its edition, lifecycle and licence model match the real deployment—not simply because the version name is familiar.
Business application database
For compatible line-of-business systems and transactional workloads.
Reporting and analytics
For established reporting, query and departmental data requirements.
High access count
Per Core licensing avoids tracking every SQL user or device.
Check these points before checkout
- Count the physical or virtual cores that must be licensed under Microsoft rules.
- Select the matching core quantity above.
- Confirm SQL Server 2017 compatibility with the operating system and application.
- Check memory, availability and feature requirements against Standard edition limits.
- Use Enterprise when the workload requires Enterprise-only scale or availability features.
What the licence supports
Reliable database engine
Supports core relational, transactional and query workloads.
Security controls
Provides encryption and access-control features for layered protection.
Reporting capability
Supports business reporting and analysis within Standard-edition limits.
Windows or Linux
SQL Server 2017 supports compatible Windows and Linux deployments.
Standard or Enterprise?
| Decision point | Standard | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|
| Typical use | Departmental and mainstream business systems | Large or mission-critical estates |
| Feature breadth | Core SQL capability with edition limits | Broader scale, availability and advanced features |
| Licensing on this page | Per Core | Use the Enterprise Per Core listing |
| Best decision | Requirements fit Standard limits | Enterprise features are operationally necessary |
Digital delivery and installation support
Place the order using the selected product option.
Orders are checked before digital fulfilment.
Receive the purchased licence information and relevant installation guidance, typically within 1–10 minutes after verification.
Remote assistance, live chat, email and phone support are available.
Frequently asked questions
Are SQL Server CALs included?
They are not needed for the Per Core model offered on this page. Correctly license the required cores instead.
What does the selector control?
It controls the licensed core quantity and the corresponding product price.
Does Standard include every Enterprise feature?
No. Confirm scale, memory, availability and advanced-feature requirements before choosing Standard.
What is included with delivery?
Digital fulfilment includes the purchased licence information and installation guidance, with support available through remote assistance, live chat, email and phone.
Choose the core quantity—not a user count
Ask for a licensing check if virtualisation, failover or host mobility affects the deployment.
Choose a core quantity aboveNeed help after purchase? Software Mart will troubleshoot fulfilment and activation issues and apply the documented replacement or refund process where appropriate.
