Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard

Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard is a robust database management system built to provide high performance, improved availability, and advanced data insights for growing businesses. It empowers organizations to store, process, and analyze structured data efficiently while ensuring compliance and security.

This edition offers essential database services such as the SQL Server Database Engine, Reporting Services, Analysis Services, and basic BI capabilities. With in-memory OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) introduced in SQL Server 2014, transactional workloads experience a significant performance boost—ideal for businesses handling critical applications and high-volume transactions.

SQL Server 2014 Standard also brings enhanced hybrid-cloud integration, allowing companies to extend their on-premises data environments into Microsoft Azure for backup, disaster recovery, and scaling. This ensures that businesses benefit from both the flexibility of the cloud and the security of local infrastructure.

Security remains a top priority with features such as Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), advanced auditing, and role-based access controls, ensuring sensitive data is protected at every stage. Additionally, AlwaysOn availability groups (with basic support in Standard) enhance reliability, while backup encryption adds another layer of data protection.

With its combination of performance, scalability, and BI features, Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard is well-suited for organizations that need more than the basics but don’t require the full enterprise-level features.

Key Features & Benefits In-Memory OLTP – Boosts performance for transactional applications with memory-optimized tables.

Business Intelligence Tools – Reporting Services, basic Analysis Services, and Power View for interactive data analysis.

Scalable Performance – Handles mid-level workloads and departmental data warehousing efficiently.

Data Security & Compliance – Transparent Data Encryption, auditing, and access control safeguard business-critical data.

Hybrid-Cloud Integration – Built-in support for Microsoft Azure backup and disaster recovery solutions.

High Availability – Basic AlwaysOn availability groups and backup encryption for added reliability.

Streamlined Data Management – Simplifies storage, processing, and reporting across structured data.

Who Is It For?

Small to Mid-Sized Businesses – Needing a balance of power, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

Growing Enterprises – Companies scaling workloads with cloud and hybrid solutions.

Business Analysts & Data Teams – Teams that require reporting and BI features for decision-making.

IT Departments – Organizations that demand secure, reliable, and scalable data infrastructure.