Pay-as-you-go now available for SQL Server 2022
SQL Server, enabled by Azure Arc, extends Azure services on-premises, and manages your SQL Server estate from the Azure portal for a more unified and streamlined management experience. Monitor the health of your SQL Servers with SQL assessment—available at no additional cost—and bring enhanced security capabilities through Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
Use cloud-native features including a new pay-as-you-go model and pay for only what you use.
Get to know Azure SQL, the family of SQL cloud databases
Benefit from a consistent, unified experience across your entire SQL portfolio and a full range of deployment options from edge to cloud. The Azure SQL family of SQL cloud databases provides flexible options for app migration, modernization and development.
The most Azure-enabled release yet
Ensure maximum uptime with fully managed disaster recovery in the cloud using the link feature in Azure SQL Managed Instance. Achieve near real-time analytics and insights by bridging operational and analytical data with Azure Synapse Link. Simplify data management and governance with seamless SQL Server integration into Microsoft Purview while enhancing security through Microsoft Defender for SQL assessments and alerts.
Protect and manage all your data
Simple pricing metrics
Pay by processing power for mission-critical applications as well as business intelligence. Add self-service BI on a per user basis.
Flexibility and innovation
Take advantage of cloud-optimized licensing with the ability to license VMs, plus the flexibility to move from server to server, to hosters, or to the cloud—all on the operating system of your choice.
Industry-leading TCO
Get outstanding value at any scale compared to other competing solutions.
Requirements
Hardware requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Storage | SQL Server requires a minimum of 6 GB of available hard drive space. Disk space requirements vary with the SQL Server components you install. For more information, see Hard Disk Space Requirements later in this article. For information on supported storage types for data files, see Storage Types for Data Files. |
| Monitor | SQL Server requires Super-VGA (800×600) or higher resolution monitor. |
| Internet | Internet functionality requires Internet access (fees can apply). |
| Memory 1 | Minimum: Express Editions: 512 MB All other editions: 1 GB Recommended: Express Editions: 1 GB All other editions: At least 4 GB and should be increased as database size increases to ensure optimal performance. |
| Processor Speed | Minimum: x64 Processor: 1.4 GHz Recommended: 2.0 GHz or faster |
| Processor Type | x64 Processor: AMD Opteron, AMD Athlon 64, Intel Xeon with Intel EM64T support, Intel Pentium IV with EM64T support |
Software requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 1607 or greater Windows Server 2016 or greater. |
| .NET Framework | SQL Server 2022 (16.x) requires .NET Framework 4.7.2. |
| Network Software | Supported operating systems for SQL Server have built-in network software. Named and default instances of a stand-alone installation support the following network protocols: Shared memory, Named Pipes, and TCP/IP. |
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