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SQL License cost increase moving from SQL 2014 Web Edition to SQL 2022 Web or SQL 2025 Standard?
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Mark Horan
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I currently have an Azure VM which has SQL Server 2014 Web Edition running on it and it looks like it's $57 a month for the SQL Web Edition license on that VM (16 vCpu 56Gi RAM). If we upgraded SQL Server to SQL 2022 Web Edition on that VM what change in monthly price would there be? If we upgraded SQL Server to SQL 2025 Standard Edition (since Web Edition doesn't exist in SQL 2025) what would the change in monthly price be?
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The SQL Server 2022 Web Edition is available, but the SQL Server 2025 version does not include a Web Edition. Instead, you would need to upgrade to the SQL Server 2025 Standard Edition.
- SQL Server 2022 Web Edition: The pricing for SQL Server Web Edition on Azure VMs typically remains similar to previous versions, but specific pricing can vary based on the VM size and configuration. Since you are currently paying $57 a month for SQL Server 2014 Web Edition, you would need to check the Azure pricing page for any changes in the monthly cost for SQL Server 2022 Web Edition on your specific VM configuration.
- SQL Server 2025 Standard Edition: For SQL Server 2025 Standard Edition, the cost will likely be higher than the Web Edition. The exact increase in monthly price would depend on the Azure VM pricing for SQL Server Standard Edition, which is generally higher than Web Edition due to the additional features and capabilities.
To get the most accurate pricing, you should refer to the Azure pricing calculator or the SQL Server pricing details on Azure's website to compare the costs for SQL Server 2022 Web Edition and SQL Server 2025 Standard Edition based on your VM configuration.
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