Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Enterprise 16 Core Download

Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Enterprise 16 Core licenses a 16-core Enterprise deployment in a single purchase, delivered as a digital download. It is built for demanding production databases on larger servers and virtual machines.

Best For

• Database servers or VMs with up to 16 cores
• High-volume transaction processing and large data warehouses
• Always-on applications that need advanced availability

Benefits of 16 Core Enterprise

• Covers 16 cores with one purchase, with no per-user CALs
• Enterprise-level performance, scale and high availability
• Built-in vector data support for AI-enabled applications
• Works with Power BI, Excel and Azure

Sizing Notes

• License every core allocated to the VM, or every physical core on the host
• Servers with more than 16 cores need additional core licenses

How is this different from the general Enterprise listing?

This listing is for a specific 16-core deployment. Use the general Enterprise license listing to compare editions and licensing rules first.