Using Microsoft SQL Server 2019 as a modern data platform

Microsoft SQL Server 2019 represents the latest version of the modern database management system. Companies are well advised to use this software when extensive amounts of data need to be efficiently managed, processed and analyzed. According to a different hardware equipment and usage possibility, Microsoft SQL Server 2019 is offered in different editions. Here you can now order the right server version for your purpose at an attractive price-performance ratio.

What is special about Microsoft SQL Server 2019?

It is hard to imagine modern companies without SQL databases. They are often Big Data sets consisting of customer data, item lists, product and manufacturing inventories, accounting data and much more. In all cases, it is important that the required data sets are found quickly. Analysis functions and meaningful reporting also play an important role. Economic success depends on a good database management system. It is interesting that the Microsoft SQL Server versions can also be used as a data warehouse. This means that any authorized person can access the company data at any time, even as a field employee or in the home office. The advantage is that this system can store the required data not only locally or in the network, but also in a cloud solution. This enables flexible access. Now let's move on to the different editions.

What are the different Microsoft SQL Server 2019 editions?

With the most basic features, Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Standard presents itself. In contrast to the previous version, the processing speed has been increased once again. Different databases can be integrated in the standard variant. SQL Server 2019 Standard supports both Apache Spark and Hadoop, so that extensive databases with up to 100 TB can be loaded. Worth mentioning is the new Business Intelligence, which, in conjunction with Query Processing, ensures even more efficient database queries. Even the execution of JAVA code is now possible with Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Standard. An improved IT environment is available to some business owners. For example, with powerful computers, you can also use Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Standard 2 Core. The database module is comparable to the Standard variant. However, 2 Core is aimed at multi-core processors. Thus, at least four cores per processor are required for use. Therefore, the licenses consequently also contain two core packages. As a result, you get even faster data processing with high performance. Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Standard 2 Core is therefore ideal for all those who need more performance than the standard variant provides. Things are even more convenient and faster with Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Enterprise 2 Core. With this ultimate database management system, you are offered all available services. The software is capable of running on numerous platforms. It should be noted that Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Enterprise 2 Core not only requires multi-core processor technology, but also has sufficient storage capabilities. Therefore, the Enterprise variant is generally also aimed at larger companies.

What does Microsoft SQL Server 2019 CAL mean?

As is well known, extensive Big Data sets are processed with SQL Server 2019. However, there is still Microsoft SQL Server 2019 CAL. The last three letters in particular make it clear that this is a client access license aimed at the user. With CAL, users can access the Microsoft SQL Server 2019 database with their end devices and also modify it if necessary. Microsoft SQL Server 2019 CAL is an add-on that works seamlessly with the database management system. However, there are two different versions of CAL with Microsoft SQL Server 2019 User CAL and Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Device CAL. Microsoft SQL Server 2019 User CAL is aimed exclusively at people, usually employees of a company, who are tasked with data maintenance. For example, the accountant in the office can use this to access the database and make her entries. With Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Device CAL, not only employees at their workstations can communicate with the database, but also special digital end devices. There are quite a few client devices that automatically access databases. In this case, Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Device CAL is the right solution. Since this add-on can be used by both parties at the same time, the device solution is more flexible to use. We have also included the CAL add-ons in our program and can offer them for purchase at attractive prices.