Microsoft has announced SQL Server 2022 general availability from 16th November 2022. Further information on the release can be found in the following blog:
SQL Server 2022 is now generally available – Microsoft SQL Server Blog
If you have current Software Assurance on any of your SQL licenses or if your SQL licenses are on a current subscription basis then you are entitled to upgrade these licenses to the 2022 release.
With this announcement came the news that Microsoft is increasing its SQL Server Licensing by 10% from 1st January 2023. This is in addition to the recent announcement on realigning prices based on the local exchange rates: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6996485675881504768
If you are considering your SQL Server licensing requirements, it would be worthwhile proactively looking at the options before the end of this year. If you would like independent advice to determine if any new licenses are required or if you can save on your SQL licensing costs by reviewing your SQL server installations then please contact us at [email protected]
