Description
SQL Server 2025 Standard license
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Standard is an exceptional, secure, and scalable relational database platform tailored specifically for small to medium-sized businesses. It delivers reliable performance, robust security, advanced data analytics, and superior integration with cloud services like Azure. This platform is ideal for running business-critical applications, ERP systems, CRM systems, and managing transactional workloads effectively.
SQL Server 2025 Standard features significantly improved query processing, AI-driven performance tuning, enhanced security protocols, and superior failover support. This edition reinforces Microsoft’s unwavering commitment to data privacy and ensures high availability, making it a top choice for businesses looking to elevate their data management capabilities.
Key Features & Improvements in 2025 — What’s New in Standard
| Feature / Improvement |
Details / Benefit |
| Higher resource limits |
Supports up to 32 CPU cores and 256 GB RAM per instance — a substantial increase over prior limits. |
| Resource Governor support |
Previously reserved for Enterprise, Resource Governor is now available in Standard — letting DBAs control CPU, memory, I/O and workload management to avoid runaway queries. |
| Modern data features: JSON & more |
Native support for JSON data types and operations; better support for semi-structured data. |
| Optimized performance & concurrency improvements |
New optimizations like improved locking, faster backups (with ZSTD), and general performance enhancements. |
| Integrated reporting/analytics support |
The 2025 release consolidates reporting services into a unified platform via report server entitlements (e.g., for on-prem reporting using paginated or interactive reports). |
| Flexible licensing and deployment options |
Standard edition remains available under both Server + CAL licensing and Per-Core licensing |
System Requirements –SQL Server 2025 Standard
Minimum Requirements:
Processor:
- x64 architecture
- 1.4 GHz or faster, 64-bit
- Supports AVX2 instruction set
Memory (RAM):
- Minimum: 4 GB
- Minimum for SSRS/SSIS workloads: 8 GB
Storage:
- Minimum: 6 GB for installation
- SSD recommended
- Additional space required for databases, logs, tempDB
Display: 1024 x 768 minimum
Recommended Requirements (for good performance):
Processor:
- 3.4 GHz or faster
- Multi-core (8 cores or more recommended)
Memory (RAM):
- 16 GB minimum
- 32–64 GB recommended for Standard edition workloads
Storage:
- SSD/NVMe
- Dedicated storage for data, log, and tempDB
- RAID 10
Network Requirements
- Minimum 1 Gbps network adapter
• DNS and Active Directory recommended for enterprise use
• Internet access required for cloud-connected features (optional)
FAQ –SQL Server 2025 Standard
Q: Can I upgrade from SQL Server 2019/2022 to SQL Server 2025?
A: Yes, in-place upgrade from SQL 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022 is supported.
Q: Is SQL Server 2025 Standard suitable for high availability?
A: Yes, it supports basic Always On availability groups and failover clustering.
Q: What is the maximum database size?
A: Up to 524 petabytes.
Q: Can I use SQL Server 2025 Standard for production workloads?
A: Yes, Standard edition is fully production-ready.
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