Boost your SQL Server with Azure Arc
Pay-as-you-go licenses with exclusive discounts
With Azure Arc, you can centrally and efficiently migrate and manage your SQL Server instances. And the best part? irresistible discounts!
Now you can save between 15% and 30% compared to what you pay for traditional subscriptions or the perpetual CSP model.
SQL Server has a vast installed base that we can grow and associate with new sources of Azure revenue.
If migration to Azure is not possible:
Sell more SQL
based on customer needs.
Associate Azure services with each SQL Server
Pay attention to this information!
Introducing the new pay-as-you-go billing model for SQL Server
Greater profitability by paying only for what you use
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SQL Server pay-as-you-go licenses enabled by Azure Arc (per core per month/hour) |
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| Price | ||
| Standard edition |
$73 | $0.100 |
| Enterprise edition |
$274 | $0.375 |
*Minimum licensing per server: 4 cores
Flexible licensing options
Choose between consumption-based licenses and perpetual licenses for SQL Server
Profitability
Pay per hour for peaks and ad-hoc usage. No need for a complete upfront investment.
Supports hybrid deployment
Consistent purchasing option for on-premises and third-party cloud installations
Azure Arc-enabled SQL Server architecture
1 Onboard an Arc-enabled server
2 Onboard Arc-enabled SQL Server
3A Enroll Microsoft Defender and protect SQL Server
3B Enroll SQL assessment for best practices evaluation
SQL Server migration recommendations
Priority
Alternative
Active Software Assurance or Subscription License
Migrate to Azure
Key message: Savings with Azure Hybrid Benefit, Reserved Instances, Savings plan
On Premises
- New licenses: SQL Arc Enabled PAYG
- Current licenses: Connect SQL to Azure Arc
License without
Software Assurance
Migrate to Azure
Key message: Reduce operational risk, change from CAPEX to OPEX, Savings with Reserved Instances and Savings plan
On Premises
- New licenses: SQL Arc
- Enabled PAYG
- Current licenses: Connect SQL to Azure Arc
Explore the power of Azure Arc now! Download the installation guide with just one click. Discover the step-by-step process to deploy Azure Arc and take your projects to new heights!
