SQL server 2019 standard 24 cal

SQL Server 2019 Standard 24 CAL is a professional relational database server licence bundle providing the SQL Server 2019 Standard server licence plus 24 Client Access Licences for authorising up to 24 named users or devices to access the SQL Server database engine, reporting services, high availability and business intelligence tools on Windows and Linux servers.

SQL Server 2019 Standard 24 CAL – UK Digital Database Server Licence

SQL Server 2019 Standard 24 CAL is a comprehensive server licence bundle designed for organisations that need to deploy SQL Server 2019 Standard for a defined and manageable number of internal users or devices under the Server plus Client Access Licence licensing model. It is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses, IT departments, database administrators and application developers who need a reliable and scalable relational database platform for line-of-business applications, internal web applications, data management and business intelligence workloads where the total number of users or devices accessing the server is known and does not exceed 24.

SQL Server 2019 Standard 24 CAL includes the SQL Server 2019 Standard server licence plus 24 Client Access Licences, with each CAL authorising one named user or one device to access the SQL Server instance. SQL Server 2019 Standard builds on previous releases with significant new capabilities including Big Data Clusters for scaling out data and compute, Accelerated Database Recovery for faster database recovery and improved transaction log management, Intelligent Query Processing improvements extending the adaptive query processing features introduced in SQL Server 2017, enhanced security features including Always Encrypted with secure enclaves, and improved Linux and Kubernetes container support. As a perpetual licence product, SQL Server 2019 Standard 24 CAL provides reliable and full-featured database management capabilities without a recurring subscription fee.

For a complete data management setup, you can also explore our Microsoft software range, or consider Microsoft Office Access for desktop database front-end solutions alongside SQL Server for enterprise data management.

Important Notice About SQL Server 2019 Standard 24 CAL

SQL Server 2019 Standard 24 CAL is a Server plus Client Access Licence bundle covering one server installation and 24 CALs. Each CAL authorises either one named user (regardless of the device used) or one device (regardless of the user) to access the SQL Server instance. CAL-based licensing is not permitted for internet-facing applications or scenarios where the server is accessed by an unrestricted or anonymous user base. For such scenarios, per-core licensing is required. SQL Server 2019 Standard is subject to feature limitations compared to SQL Server 2019 Enterprise, including a maximum of 128 GB of buffer pool memory and basic Always On Availability Groups. Please review the SQL Server 2019 edition comparison before purchasing.

Internet connectivity may be required during the initial activation process. SQL Server 2019 runs on Windows Server 2016 and later as well as supported Linux distributions.

Why Choose SQL Server 2019 Standard 24 CAL?

• Server licence plus 24 Client Access Licences for up to 24 authorised users or devices
• Cost-effective licensing model for environments with a small fixed number of internal users
• Accelerated Database Recovery for faster database recovery and improved availability
• Intelligent Query Processing improvements for better query performance without manual tuning
• Enhanced Always Encrypted with secure enclaves for improved data security
• Improved Linux and Kubernetes container support for flexible deployment options
• SQL Server Reporting Services for professional report creation and delivery
• Basic Always On Availability Groups and Failover Cluster Instances for high availability
• Perpetual licence with lifetime access to SQL Server 2019 Standard
• Digital delivery by email after order confirmation

Key Features of SQL Server 2019 Standard 24 CAL

• Server Plus CAL Licensing: This bundle includes the SQL Server 2019 Standard server licence plus 24 Client Access Licences, with each CAL authorising one named user or one device to access the SQL Server instance without requiring per-core licensing of all server processors.
• Accelerated Database Recovery: Benefit from the Accelerated Database Recovery feature introduced in SQL Server 2019 that significantly reduces database recovery time after a restart or failover, improves transaction log management and enables near-instantaneous transaction rollback for improved database availability.
• Intelligent Query Processing: Take advantage of Intelligent Query Processing improvements including table variable deferred compilation, batch mode on rowstore, scalar user-defined function inlining and approximate query processing for faster and more efficient query execution.
• Relational Database Engine: Store, manage and query structured data using the SQL Server relational database engine with full T-SQL language support, stored procedures, triggers, views, functions and comprehensive transaction management for enterprise data workloads.
• Always Encrypted with Secure Enclaves: Protect sensitive data with the enhanced Always Encrypted feature in SQL Server 2019 that adds secure enclave support for richer query operations on encrypted columns including pattern matching and comparison operations.
• Linux and Container Support: Deploy SQL Server 2019 on Linux distributions including Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and Ubuntu, or in Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters for flexible and modern infrastructure deployment options.
• Graph Database: Model and query complex many-to-many relationships and network data using graph database extensions with node and edge tables and graph-specific query syntax for social networks, recommendation engines and fraud detection scenarios.
• High Availability: Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions using Always On Failover Cluster Instances and basic Always On Availability Groups limited to two nodes within the Standard edition feature set.
• SQL Server Reporting Services: Create, manage and deliver professional paginated reports, interactive reports and dashboards using SQL Server Reporting Services with a web-based report portal for self-service and enterprise reporting.
• Python and R Integration: Run Python and R scripts directly within the SQL Server engine using Machine Learning Services for in-database machine learning, predictive analytics and advanced data processing.
• Security: Protect sensitive data using row-level security, dynamic data masking, transparent data encryption, Always Encrypted with secure enclaves and comprehensive auditing capabilities for regulatory compliance.
• Backup and Recovery: Protect database data with comprehensive backup and recovery capabilities including full, differential and transaction log backups, point-in-time recovery and backup to Microsoft Azure Blob Storage for off-site data protection.

SQL Server 2019 Standard 24 CAL vs Standard Per-Core, Standard 16 CAL, Enterprise 24 CAL and SQL Server 2017

SQL Server 2019 Standard 24 CAL is a Server plus CAL bundle for environments with up to 24 known internal users or devices. Per-core licensing covers servers without CAL limits, Standard 16 CAL covers smaller environments with up to 16 users or devices, Enterprise 24 CAL removes Standard edition feature limits, while SQL Server 2017 Standard is the previous perpetual release.

Which Licence Should You Choose?

• Choose SQL Server 2019 Standard 24 CAL if you need to deploy SQL Server 2019 Standard for up to 24 known internal users or devices under the Server plus CAL licensing model with the latest SQL Server 2019 features.
• Choose SQL Server 2019 Standard Per-Core if you have more than 24 users, an unknown number of users, internet-facing applications or any scenario where CAL-based licensing is not permitted.
• Choose SQL Server 2019 Standard 16 CAL if you have 16 or fewer known internal users or devices and a smaller CAL bundle meets your requirements at a lower cost.
• Choose SQL Server 2019 Enterprise 24 CAL if you need the full SQL Server Enterprise feature set without Standard edition memory limits or availability group limitations.
• Choose SQL Server 2017 Standard 24 CAL if you need an older perpetual SQL Server release and the SQL Server 2019 features are not required for your environment.

Recommended Products

• Microsoft Software – explore the full range of Microsoft software products.
• SQL Server 2019 Standard Server + CAL – suitable for smaller CAL environments or additional server licences.
• SQL Server 2017 Standard 24 Core – suitable if per-core licensing on SQL Server 2017 is preferred.
• Microsoft Office Access 2024 – suitable for desktop database front-end applications connecting to SQL Server.
• Windows Server Licences – suitable if you need a compatible Windows Server operating system for SQL Server deployment.
• Microsoft Office – explore all available Microsoft software versions and licence options.

System Requirements for SQL Server 2019 Standard 24 CAL

Delivery and Activation

• Product: SQL Server 2019 Standard 24 CAL
• Includes: SQL Server 2019 Standard server licence plus 24 Client Access Licences
• Platform: Windows Server or Linux
• Licence Type: Perpetual server licence with Client Access Licences
• Licence Duration: Lifetime access to SQL Server 2019 Standard
• Delivery Method: Digital delivery by email
• Activation: Activation instructions provided after purchase
• Support: Installation and activation assistance available

How to Get Started

1. Complete your order for SQL Server 2019 Standard 24 CAL.
2. Receive your product key and activation instructions by email after order confirmation.
3. Check that your server meets the SQL Server 2019 Standard system requirements.
4. Confirm that the number of users or devices requiring access does not exceed 24.
5. Download the SQL Server 2019 Standard installer from the Microsoft website.
6. Run the SQL Server installation wizard and select the features and components you require.
7. Enter your product key when prompted to activate your perpetual server licence.
8. Assign the 24 Client Access Licences to the appropriate users or devices in your organisation.
9. Contact our support team if you need help with installation or activation.

Who Is SQL Server 2019 Standard 24 CAL For?

• Small to medium-sized businesses with up to 24 internal users needing SQL Server access
• IT departments managing SQL Server for a defined group of internal users or managed devices
• Database administrators deploying SQL Server 2019 Standard for internal business applications
• Organisations needing the SQL Server 2019 Accelerated Database Recovery and Intelligent Query Processing features
• Application developers building internal database-driven applications for a fixed user base
• Organisations upgrading from SQL Server 2017 Standard or earlier to the 2019 Standard release
• Users who prefer Server plus CAL licensing over per-core licensing for cost-effective small deployments

Important Licence Information

SQL Server 2019 Standard 24 CAL is a perpetual server licence bundle providing lifetime access to SQL Server 2019 Standard for one server installation, with 24 Client Access Licences authorising 24 named users or devices to access the server. It does not include upgrades to future versions of SQL Server and is not a cloud subscription. CAL-based licensing is not permitted for internet-facing applications or scenarios with unrestricted or anonymous user access. For such scenarios, per-core licensing must be used instead.

SQL Server 2019 Standard has Standard edition feature limits including a maximum of 128 GB of buffer pool memory and basic Always On Availability Groups limited to two nodes. If additional users or devices require access beyond the 24 CALs included in this bundle, additional CALs must be purchased separately. Before purchasing, please confirm that your deployment scenario is eligible for CAL-based licensing and that the Standard edition feature set meets your database workload requirements.