Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard License
- License model
- One-time purchase
- License term
- Perpetual
- Supported platform
- Windows Server or Linux
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Description
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard is a relational database server edition for business applications, structured data workloads and server-based database management.
Key features
- Relational database engine for transactional and business application data.
- T-SQL support for database development and administration.
- Backup and restore capabilities for database protection.
- Security and management features for production database environments.
- Standard edition is intended for mainstream commercial database workloads below the Enterprise tier.
Ideal for
Businesses and IT teams deploying SQL Server databases for line-of-business applications, internal systems and general-purpose relational workloads.
System requirements
- Processor: x64-compatible processor, 1.4 GHz minimum; Microsoft recommends 2.0 GHz or faster.
- Memory: 1 GB minimum for non-Express editions; at least 4 GB is recommended and larger databases require more memory.
- Storage: at least 6 GB available disk space for installation, with additional space required for databases, logs and backups.
- Display: 800 × 600 or higher; .NET Framework 4.7.2 is required.
- Supported platforms include Windows Server 2016 or later and supported Windows 10/11 editions according to the SQL Server 2022 support matrix.
Delivery time
Most eligible orders are delivered shortly after payment confirmation. Some orders may require additional review for payment verification, fraud prevention, regional verification, product verification, or a temporary technical issue and may take up to 24 hours.
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Return policy
Items that are normally not refundable
- A key or entitlement that has been successfully redeemed, activated, or used.
- A compatible product where the customer selected an incompatible device, operating system, language, region, or edition despite clear product-page information.
- A request caused by failure to follow installation or activation instructions when support can still resolve the issue.
- A request involving fraud, abuse, resale, transfer, or unauthorized use.
These limits do not exclude remedies required by applicable consumer law for faulty, misdescribed, non-delivered, or non-conforming digital content.
How to request a refund or replacement
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Refund timing and method
Approved refunds are returned to the original payment method. We process approved refunds as promptly as reasonably possible. After the refund is processed, your bank or payment provider may take 5–10 business days to post the credit. Because our products are digital, no return shipping fee or restocking fee applies.

