Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Standard — Virtual License

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Standard is a proven, enterprise-grade relational database platform for OLTP, reporting, and analytics. This edition delivers high performance, security, and ease of management for mid-sized workloads—now running on Windows or Linux, on-premises or in virtualized environments.

Key Highlights

• Cross-platform: Deploy on Windows or popular Linux distributions.
• Core database engine: ACID-compliant transactions, advanced indexing, table & index partitioning, compression.
• Modern performance: Columnstore indexes, query store, adaptive query processing, buffer pool extension.
• Security: Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Always Encrypted (client-side), row-level security, dynamic data masking, encrypted backups.
• BI & reporting: SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Analysis Services (SSAS) capabilities.
• High availability: Log shipping, database mirroring (limited), and Basic Availability Groups for streamlined failover.
• Flexible licensing: Core-based or Server + CAL options to match your scenario.

What’s Included

• SQL Server 2017 Standard edition license (virtual use).
• Download access to installation media.
• Activation instructions and basic setup guidance.

Edition Features at a Glance

• Database Engine: Transactions, replication, Change Data Capture (CDC), backup/restore with encryption.
• Performance: Columnstore, table/index partitioning, data compression, delayed durability.
• In-Memory (tier-limited): Memory-optimized tables and natively compiled procs (within Standard limits).
• Security: TDE, Always Encrypted, row-level security, dynamic masking, audit.
• High Availability: Basic AGs (1 database per group, 2 replicas), log shipping, mirroring (limited).
• BI Stack: SSRS & SSAS (tabular & multidimensional) with Standard-edition resource caps.
• Tools & Dev: SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Data Tools (SSDT), drivers for .NET/Java/Python.

Standard Edition Resource Limits

Licensing Options (Choose One)

• Per Core: License the vCPUs (virtual cores) assigned to the VM. Minimum of 4 core licenses per VM. Ideal for internet-facing or high-concurrency workloads.
• Server + CAL: License the server plus a Client Access License for each user or device. Cost-effective for known, limited user counts.

For passive/DR replicas, mobility, and Software Assurance benefits, check your Microsoft licensing terms.

System Requirements

• Architecture: x64 only.
• Operating Systems (examples): Windows Server (supported versions for SQL 2017), or Linux (e.g., Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu).
• Hardware: Sufficient CPU, RAM, and storage for your workload; SSDs recommended for IO-intensive databases.
• Network: Stable connectivity for client access and backups/HA.

Virtualization Notes

• Licensing is based on vCPUs assigned (Per Core) or Server + CAL model.
• Each VM counts as a separate deployment for licensing and edition limits.
• Basic AGs supported; Enterprise features like full multi-replica AGs require Enterprise edition.

Ideal Use Cases

• Departmental/line-of-business apps with moderate concurrency.
• Reporting & analytics via SSRS/SSAS without Enterprise-level scale.
• ISV applications certified for SQL Server Standard.

Not Ideal For

• Very large OLTP or data warehouse workloads exceeding Standard caps (cores/RAM).
• Zero-downtime, multi-replica HA scenarios that require Enterprise features.

Support & Lifecycle

SQL Server 2017 follows Microsoft’s product lifecycle with mainstream and extended support phases. Ensure your environment is patched with the latest cumulative updates available for your support window.

Why Buy From Us

• Genuine licensing with installation media access.
• Clear activation and setup steps.
• Friendly assistance for deployment questions.

Important Notes

• This listing is for a virtual license (deployment in a VM). Physical server licenses sold separately.
• Price/contents cover the license specified; OS licenses, CALs, and Software Assurance are not included unless explicitly stated.
• Feature availability and limits are edition-specific; verify against your exact workload needs before purchase.

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