ESU for SQL 2012 EE 2 Core pack for 2nd year EOS (July 2023-July 2024) DG7GMGF0HX95-3-P

The Extended Security Updates (ESU) for SQL 2012 Enterprise Edition is designed to provide critical security updates for organizations that need to continue operating SQL Server 2012 beyond its end-of-support date. This 2 Core Pack is intended for the second year of the end-of-support period, covering from July 2023 to July 2024. SQL Server 2012 Enterprise Edition exceeds dependability requirements and offers innovative capabilities that enhance employee effectiveness, integrate heterogeneous IT ecosystems, and maximize both capital and operating budgets. It provides an enterprise data management platform that enables organizations to adapt swiftly to a fast-changing environment.

Key Features:

1. Security Updates:
   • Receive critical security updates beyond the end-of-support date to ensure continued protection against vulnerabilities.
2. Enterprise Data Management:
   • Advanced data management capabilities to handle large volumes of data efficiently.
   • Enhanced performance and scalability to support mission-critical applications.
3. High Availability and Disaster Recovery:
   • Features like Always On Availability Groups provide high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability solutions.
4. Business Intelligence:
   • Comprehensive BI tools for advanced analytics and reporting.
   • Integration with Power BI for deeper insights and data visualization.
5. Data Warehousing:
   • Advanced data warehousing features for large-scale data storage and retrieval.
   • Support for complex queries and data analysis.
6. Security and Compliance:
   • Robust security features to protect data at rest and in transit.
   • Compliance with industry standards and regulations.
7. Performance Optimization:
   • In-memory OLTP and Columnstore indexes for enhanced query performance.
   • Resource Governor to manage CPU and memory usage for workload optimization.
8. Developer Tools:
   • Comprehensive set of tools for developing and managing SQL databases.
   • Integration with Visual Studio for streamlined development processes.
9. Integration and Interoperability:
   • Integration with a wide range of Microsoft and third-party applications.
   • Support for various data formats and sources, including XML, JSON, and more.

 Specifications:

1. Core Pack:
   • Licensing: 2 Core Pack for SQL Server 2012 Enterprise Edition.
   • Coverage: 2nd year of End-of-Support period (July 2023 – July 2024).
2. System Requirements:
   • Operating System: Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, or compatible versions.
   • Processor: x64 compatible processor with a minimum of 2.0 GHz.
   • Memory: Minimum 4 GB RAM (recommended 8 GB or more).
   • Hard Disk: Minimum 6 GB of available disk space (additional space required for data and log files).
3. Database Engine:
   • Maximum number of cores: Operating system maximum.
   • Maximum memory utilized: Operating system maximum.
   • Maximum database size: 524 PB (PetaBytes).
4. High Availability:
   • Always On Availability Groups: Support for up to 8 secondary replicas.
   • Database mirroring and failover clustering.
5. Performance Features:
   • In-Memory OLTP: High-performance transaction processing.
   • Columnstore indexes: Efficient storage and fast query performance.
   • Buffer pool extension: Use of SSDs to extend buffer pool memory.
6. Security Features:
   • Transparent Data Encryption (TDE): Encrypts database files.
   • Dynamic Data Masking: Limits sensitive data exposure.
   • Row-Level Security: Enforces access control at the row level.
7. Business Intelligence:
   • SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS): OLAP and data mining.
   • SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS): Comprehensive reporting capabilities.
   • SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS): Data integration and workflow automation.
8. Developer Tools and Integration:
   • SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT): Development environment for building SQL Server relational databases, Azure SQL databases, Integration Services packages, Analysis Services data models, and Reporting Services reports.
   • Visual Studio integration: Seamless development experience with Visual Studio.
9. Backup and Restore:
   • Full, differential, and transaction log backups.
   • Point-in-time restore capabilities.
10. Support and Maintenance:
    • Access to Microsoft support for critical issues and guidance.
    • Regular updates and patches for security vulnerabilities.

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