As an official Microsoft SPLA partner, Tilaa offers flexible monthly licensing for Microsoft SQL Server. This allows you to run enterprise databases without large upfront investments.
Available Editions
We offer the three main editions of SQL Server:
- SQL Server Web: Optimized for public-facing web applications.
- SQL Server Standard: Full-featured database for mid-tier applications and data marts.
- SQL Server Enterprise: Mission-critical performance, unlimited virtualization rights, and advanced analytics.
How Licensing Works (Per Core)
SQL Server is licensed based on the computing power (vCPUs) assigned to your VPS. At Tilaa, licenses are sold in 2-Core Packs.
Minimum Requirement (4 Cores):
Microsoft mandates a minimum purchase of 4 Core Licenses per server.
This means you must purchase at least two "2-Core Packs" to be compliant, even if your VPS has fewer than 4 vCPUs.
Microsoft mandates a minimum purchase of 4 Core Licenses per server.
This means you must purchase at least two "2-Core Packs" to be compliant, even if your VPS has fewer than 4 vCPUs.
Calculation Example
- VPS with 4 vCPUs: You need 4 Core Licenses (2 Packs).
- VPS with 6 vCPUs: You need 6 Core Licenses (3 Packs).
- VPS with 8 vCPUs: You need 8 Core Licenses (4 Packs).
Check our Pricing Page for current rates per Core Pack.
Installation & Setup
SQL Server is not pre-installed on our standard Windows VPS images to keep them lightweight.
How to install:
- Order the required licenses via your dashboard or support.
- Send a request to support@tilaa.com asking us to mount the SQL Server ISO to your VPS.
- Log in via Remote Desktop (RDP) and run the installer from the mounted drive.
Cancellation
SQL Server licenses are billed monthly. To cancel a license, please notify our support desk before the start of the new billing cycle.