The Standard edition gives you the full Database Engine with up to 24 cores and 128 GB of buffer pool memory per instance.
What you are buying
Licence type
Retail product key — permanent, one-time purchase
Covers
1 server
What you receive
A 25-character product key, the official download link and step-by-step activation instructions
Delivery
By email, within minutes of purchase
Reinstall
On the same machine, as often as you need
Languages & regions
Valid in all languages and all regions
Payment
One-time — no subscription, no renewal
Included support
Free installation and activation help, covered by our Installation Warranty
Why this edition
Security updates until January 9, 2030.
The most widely deployed modern SQL Server release — every problem you are likely to hit has been documented.
Broad application certification; vendors have had years to test against it.
No cap on database size — 524 PB, the same as Enterprise.
How SQL Server is licensed
Microsoft licenses SQL Server either per core or under the older Server plus Client Access License model. Tell us your processor and core count and how the server will be accessed, and we will make sure what you buy matches how you intend to run it.
How it works
Order. Pay once at checkout — no account or subscription required.
Check your inbox. Your key and download link arrive by email within minutes.
Install and activate. Download from Microsoft, enter the key, and you are done.
Stuck? Reply to the order email and we will complete the installation with you.
Buying from Vaneyo
Vaneyo is an authorized reseller and holds a Microsoft partnership certificate. Every order is covered by our Installation Warranty — we guarantee the installation will work, and our team stays with it until it does. Multilingual help is available whenever you need it.
Full specifications, download links and activation steps are in the Details tab. Common questions are answered under FAQs.
Licence and delivery
Licence type
Retail product key — permanent, one-time purchase
Covers
1 server
What you receive
A 25-character product key, the official download link and step-by-step activation instructions
Delivery
By email, within minutes of purchase
Reinstall
On the same machine, as often as you need
Languages & regions
Valid in all languages and all regions
Payment
One-time — no subscription, no renewal
Included support
Free installation and activation help, covered by our Installation Warranty
Overview
SQL Server 2019 Standard is Microsoft’s relational database platform, licensed per server. The product key sets the edition at installation time. This listing is a genuine license.
What’s included
Edition
SQL Server 2019 Standard
Compute limit
The lesser of 4 sockets or 24 cores per Database Engine instance
Buffer pool memory
128 GB per instance
Columnstore cache and memory-optimised data
32 GB each per instance
Maximum database size
524 PB — the same on Standard, Enterprise and Web
High availability
Basic availability groups — one database per group, non-readable secondary. Full Always On availability groups require Enterprise
Enterprise-only features
Online index create and rebuild, online schema change, resumable online index rebuilds — not included
Licensing
Per core, or Server plus Client Access Licenses
System requirements
Processor: 1.4 GHz, x64 only — x86 installation is not supported
Memory: 1 GB (512 MB for Express editions)
Disk space: 6 GB of available space
Operating system: Windows 10 version 1507 or greater, or Windows Server 2016 or greater
Download instructions
Open the email from Vaneyo containing your license key — it arrives within minutes of purchase.
Download the installation media from Microsoft’s download pages at microsoft.com/sql-server/sql-server-downloads, or from the Volume Licensing Service Center if you have an account. The evaluation media and the licensed media are the same build.
Mount the ISO or run the downloaded installer.
Installation and activation
Run setup.exe and choose New SQL Server stand-alone installation.
When Setup asks for the edition, choose Enter the product key and type your 25-character key. This is the step that sets the edition, so the key must match the edition you intend to run.
Accept the license terms and let the rule checks run.
Select the features you need — the Database Engine at minimum.
Configure the instance name, service accounts and authentication mode, then let Setup complete.
Confirm the result by connecting with SQL Server Management Studio and running SELECT @@VERSION, which reports the edition and build.
Install SQL Server Management Studio separately — it is a free download from Microsoft.
Compatibility
Operating system: Windows Server or Windows client, per the version requirements above. SQL Server is x64 only — there is no 32-bit installation.
Management: SQL Server Management Studio is a separate free download from Microsoft.
Clients: connects from .NET, Java, Python, PHP and ODBC/JDBC applications, Power BI, Excel and Reporting Services.
Virtualization: runs on Hyper-V, VMware and other mainstream hypervisors, subject to the licensing rules for virtual cores.
Upgrades: databases from earlier SQL Server versions attach and upgrade in place, subject to the supported compatibility levels.
How it compares
Standard vs Enterprise — the limits Microsoft publishes are identical across the 2016, 2019 and 2022 releases. Standard is capped at the lesser of 4 sockets or 24 cores per Database Engine instance, with 128 GB of buffer pool memory and 32 GB each for columnstore cache and memory-optimised data. Enterprise is limited only by the operating system. On features, Enterprise adds Always On availability groups, online index create and rebuild, online schema change and resumable online index rebuilds; Standard gets basic availability groups — one database per group, with a non-readable secondary.
One thing that is frequently misstated: maximum database size is 524 PB on Standard, Enterprise and Web alike. Database size is not what separates the editions. The 10 GB cap belongs to Express.
Match the version to how long the server needs to live and to what your applications are certified against.
An email containing your 25-character product key, the official Microsoft download link and step-by-step activation instructions. Nothing is shipped — it is a digital licence.
How quickly will my key arrive?
Within minutes of your payment clearing, by email. If it is not in your inbox, check your spam or junk folder. If you still cannot find it, contact us and we will resend it straight away.
Is this a genuine Microsoft licence?
Yes. This is a genuine Microsoft product key with full activation support. Vaneyo is an authorized reseller and holds a Microsoft partnership certificate.
Is this a subscription or a one-time payment?
A one-time payment. There are no renewals and no recurring charges. The key stays valid and SQL Server keeps working for as long as the product is not uninstalled or deactivated.
How many servers does this cover?
One server. Additional servers need additional licences — contact us for volume pricing.
Can I move the licence to another computer later?
This is a retail key tied to the machine it activates, so a hardware change means a new key is needed. If you expect to change computers often, ask us about our bind licence products, which move with you.
Where do I download the software?
From Microsoft directly. Your email includes the official download link, so you always install from the genuine source.
Do I need an internet connection?
Only to download the software and activate the key. After that SQL Server runs offline.
Will it work in my country and language?
Yes. The key is valid in all regions and all languages — choose your language during installation.
What if activation does not work?
Contact us and we will fix it. Our Installation Warranty means we guarantee the installation will work correctly, and our team will stay with it until it does.
Can you help me install it?
Yes, at no extra cost. Reply to your order email and our multilingual team will walk you through installation and activation, or complete it with you.
What is the difference between SQL Server Standard and Enterprise?
Standard is capped at the lesser of 4 sockets or 24 cores and 128 GB of buffer pool memory; Enterprise is limited only by the operating system. Enterprise also adds Always On availability groups, online index operations and resumable online index rebuilds. Standard gets basic availability groups instead.
Is the maximum database size different between editions?
No, and this is a common misconception. Maximum database size is 524 PB on Standard, Enterprise and Web alike. Only Express is capped, at 10 GB.
How is SQL Server licensed?
Either per physical core, or under the older Server plus Client Access License model. Server+CAL is capped at 20 cores per instance for Enterprise and Microsoft states it is closed to new agreements. Tell us your hardware and we will check which applies.
Is SQL Server Management Studio included?
No. SSMS is a separate free download from Microsoft and has not shipped with the engine for several releases.
