SQL Server 2014Standard EditionSQL Server 2014 Standard Edition delivers business-class data management for a wide variety of database applications, with reliable uptime, security and ease of management. Hybrid cloud capabilities help you to scale on demand, increase availability and reduce costs. And when it comes to business intelligence, it delivers faster insights into any data through familiar tools.

Proven Data PlatformMost widely utilized database on the planet.1

Reliable Performance and AvailabilityGet greater uptime and better performance from your hardware, at a low total cost of ownership.

Robust Administration Easily manage, maintain, and protect your data.

Security and Compliance Helps protect data across the organization with robust, configurable tools. Fewest vulnerabilities 5 years running.

BUSINESS-CLASS DATA MANAGEMENT

CLOUD ON YOUR TERMS

FASTER INSIGHTS ACROSS DATA

Easy Onramp to the CloudWizard for easy deployment from server to cloud, plus common architecture for code once, run anywhere.

On-Demand Cloud Solutions Scale out your datacenter seamlessly and on-demand with hybrid cloud solutions.

Rich Developer ToolsGet the tools and connectors business class applications demand.

Operational ReportingGet detailed, flexible, and up-to-the-minute analytical reports for your operations.

Analytical InsightGain new insights with analytical services that drive OLAP cubes and data marts.

Integrated, Consistent Data Deliver consistent data to the business from across the organization.

A Leader

Gartner Magic Quadrant for Operational Database Management Systems3

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SQL Server 2014 StandardData management that grows with your business across on-premises and cloudBUSINESS-CLASS DATA MANAGEMENT

CLOUD ON YOUR TERMS

FASTER INSIGHTS ACROSS YOUR DATA

• Most widely utilized database• Robust partner ecosystem • Large community of .NET

developers• Free management and migration

tools• Prioritized 24x7 problem resolution • Access to advanced technical

training

Proven Data Platform

• Least vulnerable enterprise database 5 years in a row

• Designed for security from the ground up

• Active Directory Authentication• Enhanced Separation of Duties• Basic Auditing• New Backup Encryption

Security and Compliance

Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing SQL Server 2014Complete hardware and software requirements for installing SQL Server 2014 can be found at: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143506.aspx

Learn more about SQL Server 2014 http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sqlserver/sql-server-2014.aspx

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Operational Reporting

• Support a wide variety of reporting needs with SQL Server Reporting Services

• Define data sources, create queries and report layouts, and add interactive features with Report Designer

• Report Builder BI client enables business users to work through the Microsoft Office environmentAnalytical Insight

• Easily stand up and manage OLAP and reporting cubes using SQL Server Analysis Services

• Provide a consistent view across heterogeneous data sources with the BI Semantic Model

• Access aggregates, custom rollups and drill-through capabilities

• Perform data mining using familiar Office tools with add-ins for Excel and Visio

Integrated, Consistent Data

• Simplify data integration with SQL Server Integration Services

• Extract, transform and load data while minimizing code

• Gain near real-time insights with StreamInsight™

• Connect using any industry standard APIs

• Varied platforms including .NET, C/C++, Java, and PHP

Easy On-ramp to the Cloud

• Easily port existing databases ‘as is’ to a Windows Azure VM

• Deploy quickly with the Windows Azure Deployment Wizard

• Freely move DB apps across instances and servers with License Mobility

• Common architecture across Microsoft cloud offerings, public or private

• Higher database max memory limits• Enables Buffer Pool Extension to

SSD• New Delayed Durability increases

performance for non-critical workloads

• Scale up to 16 cores physical or virtual computing power

• High Availability with Database Mirroring, Log Shipping, and Failover Clustering

• Windows Server Core means less patching by 50-60%

Reliable Performance and Availability On-demand Cloud Solutions

• Easy cloud-based backup and restore of SQL Server to Windows Azure

• Store large DBs in the cloud to support on-premises apps

• Span data across on-premises and the cloud with Windows Azure Data Sync

• Self-service provisioning and usage metering for simple cloud management

• View and manage on-premises and cloud databases with a single console• Deploy and manage from one

central console with Management Studio

• Automate deployment and administration with PowerShell scripting support

• Maintenance Plan Wizards• Streamline virtualization support

with Management pack for Systems Center

• Manage services and connectivity using Configuration Manager

Robust Administration Rich Developer Tools

• Build next-generation database and BI apps across on-premises and public cloud

• Automate with PowerShell scripting• Part of Visual Studio 2012 and 2013,

or free standalone• SQL query edit and design tools to

help ensure consistent query performance

• Rich content management for new XML, FILESTREAM and spatial datatypes Client Tools

Analysis, Reports, Scorecards, Dashboards, Custom Apps

Data SourcesDatabases, LOB Applications, Big

Data, Odata Feeds, Spreadsheets, Text

Files

Data model

Business logic & queries

Data access

BI Semantic Model

On-Premises Network

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e in the cloud

Back-up to Windows Azure

Data and compute on-premises

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