SQL Server IoT 2019
Editions:
- SQL Server IoT 2019 Standard: Full-featured database for mid-tiered applications on servers not exceeding 24 cores.
- SQL Server IoT 2019 Enterprise: Intelligent applications requiring mission critical in-memory performance, security, and high availability.
SQL Server IoT 2019 SKUs
| SQL Server IoT 2019 Standard | SQL Server IoT 2019 Enterprise | |
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| Binary compatible to non-IoT SKUs | Yes | |
| Max. # Cores | 24 | OS max. |
| Memory Support | 128 GB | OS max. |
| Storage Size | 524 PB | |
| OS and Application preinstalled | Mandatory, only on new HW (no virtual appliance) | |
| Line of Business Applications | Not allowed | |
| Application type | Embedded application for a specific purpose only, cannot be used with other commercial applications | |
| OS Version | Windows (Server) IoT, Linux (RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu) | |
| Server + CAL licensing | Yes | N/A |
| Core only based licensing (no CAL needed) | Yes | Yes |
| High Availability | every node server (active or passive) must be licensed | |
| Support Channel | LTSC, 5y Mainstream + 5y Extended, EOL 01/2030 Cumulative updates (CUs) bi-monthly, General Distribution Releases (GDRs) as needed for security-related fixes. CU and GDRs are voluntary updates (unless you have automatic updates turned on) |
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| Software Assurance | N/A | |
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