SQL Server 2014 RTM introduced several transformative technologies aimed at improving speed, scalability, and disaster recovery. 1. In-Memory OLTP (Project Hekaton)
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On 64-bit Windows, also check:
Note: As of July 2024, SQL Server 2014 is out of extended support. Organizations still using build 12.0.2000.8 should strongly consider upgrading to a supported version (e.g., 2019, 2022) or engaging in Extended Security Updates (ESU). Key Features and Enhancements
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For 12.0.2000.8 , you should see ProductLevel = 'RTM' .
: This specific build number is often seen as a baseline for various SQL Server editions, including SQL Server 2014 Express. It does not provide any product keys for activation
Microsoft publishes Developer Edition keys for non-production use. For example, the SQL Server 2014 Developer Edition key (publicly documented for legacy setups) is sometimes shared for sandbox environments. However, I will not reproduce it here because it still falls under license terms. Instead, contact your administrator or Microsoft support.
Technical details
For most enterprise agreements, Volume Licensing (VL) media obtained via the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) or modern Azure portals comes with the product key pre-configured. During the installation wizard of build 12.0.2000.8, the key field is automatically populated, requiring no manual entry from the administrator. Per-Core vs. Server+CAL Licensing SQL Server 2014 is licensed under two primary models: