Purchasing SQL Server 2022 can be a difficult and costly process. In this article you can learn how you and your organization can save on the purchase of SQL Server 2022 licenses and CALs. There are several ways to license SQL Server from the traditional 'Per Core ' to pay -as- you -go options. Further in this article we explain the different options and their respective prices.
Perpetual SQL Server 2022
Many companies still opt for traditional on-premises servers. This is understandable, given the advantages over the available Cloud versions. More and more people are also choosing a hybrid solution that uses on-premise licenses with additions to certain Cloud services that work together optimally.
There are two licensing models available when choosing Perpetual licensing . These are the 'Server + CAL' and 'Per Core' licensing model. More about these licensing models can be found here.
Pre- owned Volume SQL Server 2022 licenses
A common choice when buying SQL Server 2022 licences is pre-owned volume licences. These are licences that were previously used by other companies, but are no longer in use. These licences are therefore reactivated, completely legally and according to Microsoft's rules. In principle, pre-owned licences work exactly the same as new volume licences, but are up to 70% cheaper. Softtrader offers pre-owned SQL Server 2022 volume licences, you can easily request a personalised quote. This will give you an insight into how much you can save when buying SQL Server 2022 licences within 24 hours.
Tip: Request a quote to see how much your company can save by purchasing SQL Server 2022 from Softtrader.
New SQL Server 2022 licenses
Again, the prices of Microsoft SQL Server 2022 as a Perpetual licence increased. As Microsoft displays its prices in USD, we have converted the prices to euros for this example. The actual price may therefore differ depending on the exchange rate at the time of reading.Converted, new SQL Server 2022 licenses cost the following:
- SQL Server 2022 Enterprise 2 Core package: about €13,850 euros
- SQL Server 2022 Standard 2 Core package: about €3,613 euros
- SQL Server 2022 Standard CAL: approx. €210 euros
It is important to remember that a minimum of four cores per physical processor must be licensed.
Pay -as- you -go option
Through the Pay -as- you -go, also known as PAYG, licensing model, you pay provisioning fees on an hourly basis. This licensing model is available for both on-premise and hosted SQL Server 2022 instances and requires an Azure subscription with installation of the Azure extension for SQL Server 2022. A connection to Azure Arc is thus required to use the pay -as- you -go model. The pay -as- you -go option is available for both Standard and Enterprise versions. The SQL Server 2022 Standard rates per core are $73 USD per month, and $0.10 per hour. The SQL Server 2022 Enterprise rates per core are $274 USD per month, and $0.375 per hour. Prices are quoted in dollars because Microsoft uses dollars and exchange rates cause the amount in euros to fluctuate. Below, two charts show how the cost of pay -as- you -go compares with Softtrader's SQL Server 2022 licences.
PAYG, Standard edition
The chart below shows the total cost per core for SQL Server 2022 Standard over a 30-month period. This clearly shows that the pay -as- you -go model is cheaper in the short term. The entry cost of Softtrader's Pre- Owned SQL Server 2022 is higher, but there are no monthly fees. After 17 months, the tipping point is where Softtrader's perpetual licence is cheaper per core. The actual price per core may differ from the price below. Request a quote with the number of cores you want to licence and you will receive a no-obligation quote within 24 hours. It is important to note that instances of SQL Server 2022 must be licensed with a minimum of 4 cores.
PAYG, Enterprise edition
The chart below shows the total cost per core for SQL Server 2022 Enterprise over a 30-month period. From this, it is clear that the pay -as- you -go model is cheaper in the short term due to the lack of entry costs. If you opt for a SQL Server 2022 Enterprise licence from Softtrader, the initial cost is higher, but no monthly fees are associated with this licensing model. The actual price per core may differ from the price quoted below. Request a quote with the number of cores you want to licence and you will receive a non-binding quote within 24 hours. It is important to note that SQL Server 2022 licenses must be licensed with a minimum of 4 cores.
Subscription model
Microsoft also offers an actual subscription form that you can purchase per year. This yearly subscription costs the following:
- SQL Server Enterprise (Per 2 Cores): $5,434 per year
- SQL Server Standard (Per 2 Cores): $1,418 per year
Due to the high annual costs, many companies opt for a perpetual license.
How do you get the best price for SQL Server 2022?
Buying SQL Server 2022 licenses does not have to be a costly affair. With the right knowledge and guidance, you can cut costs significantly and equip your business with the tools it needs to succeed. At Softtrader you can quickly save up to 70% on the purchase of SQL Server 2022 licenses. Contact us today to see how we can help you with your SQL Server 2022 licensing needs.
Tip: Request a quote to see how much your company can save by purchasing SQL Server 2022 from Softtrader.
How to get a genuine Microsoft SQL Server 2022
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