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1 The major change in licensing from SQL Server 2008 to SQL Server 2012 is that a per core option is now available for the Standard Edition. 2  This means that you have two choices: purchase per core licenses at $1,793 or purchase a server license at $898 and client access licenses at $209 per client. SQL Server 2012 Web is a specialized version of SQL Server for use in web hosting environments. 2  This edition is available only to Services Provider License Agreement customers. 3  Contact your Microsoft sales rep for further information if you think you may qualify.
Learn how to license a standby server for SQL Server replication. SQL Server 2012 pricing and licensing will undergo a shift when the database releases in a virtual launch Wednesday, with the main changes being a reduction in the variety of editions and a move from processor-to core-based licensing.ne of the biggest changes with SQL Server 2012 pricing is that Microsoft is moving from processor-based to core-based licensing on Standard and Enterprise editions.