Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard

Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard – Partner Reseller Authorized Resmi Microsoft Indonesia adalah PT Farino Teknologi Indonesia (Farinotech).

Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard is a dependable relational database platform designed for core business applications, offering a balanced mix of performance, manageability, and essential data services for on-premises deployments.

It’s commonly chosen for departmental and mid-sized workloads, especially when organizations need to maintain compatibility with legacy applications or stabilize environments before migrating to newer SQL Server versions.

Why Choose SQL Server 2014 Standard?

Built for reliable OLTP workloads

Run everyday transactional systems—orders, billing, inventory, internal apps—with a mature SQL Server engine and well-known administration workflows.

Better performance foundations (SQL Server 2014 generation)

SQL Server 2014 introduced major platform innovations such as the new cardinality estimator (query optimization improvements).

Stronger backup security without third-party tools

SQL Server 2014 added native backup encryption, allowing you to encrypt backups during creation.

Key Features

• Relational Database Engine for secure, structured data storage and transactions

• Native backup encryption (introduced in SQL Server 2014)

• Query optimizer improvements, including the SQL Server 2014 cardinality estimator

• Buffer Pool Extension (introduced in SQL Server 2014) to extend buffer pool to SSD where supported by edition

• Modern analytics building blocks: SQL Server 2014 introduced the clustered columnstore index concept for data warehousing patterns

• Hybrid and virtualization-aware licensing options (common deployment models for SQL Server 2014)

Best Use Cases

• Keeping legacy applications running that require SQL Server 2014 compatibility

• Internal line-of-business systems (finance, HR, operations dashboards)

• Migration projects (temporary “bridge” version before moving to a supported release)

• On-prem environments needing backup encryption and stable operations

Licensing Overview (Common Options)

SQL Server 2014 provides two primary licensing models:

1) Core-based licensing

Designed around compute capacity and often preferred when you have many users or external access.

2) Server + CAL (Client Access License)

Common for smaller teams with a controlled number of users/devices accessing the SQL Server instance.

FAQ

Is Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard still supported?
SQL Server 2014 ended extended support on July 9, 2024.

Does SQL Server 2014 support encrypted backups?
Yes. SQL Server 2014 introduced backup encryption during backup creation.

What’s new in SQL Server 2014 compared to older versions?
Major improvements include the new cardinality estimator for query optimization and platform features introduced in the 2014 generation (availability depends on edition).

Which licensing model should I choose?
SQL Server 2014 supports Core-based and Server + CAL licensing—choice depends on user count, external access, and deployment style.

PT Farino Teknologi Indonesia (Farinotech) is Partner Autorized Reseller Resmi Microsoft Indonesia

For official Request For Quotation (RFQ), please send email to inquiry@farinotech.com