Following the recent release of SQL Server 2025, Microsoft have launched new licensing guidance. Rather than the usual detailed PDF, it’s now presented as a website, and while there’s less detail than previous versions, it’s a handy and easier-to-digest alternative to the Product Terms.

There aren’t major licensing changes with this release, but the guide does have helpful information on the new default reporting solution, Power BI Report Server. Be aware that the “Licensing SQL Components” section incorrectly lists three discontinued components. When we find issues like this, we document them for subscribers – check out the Licensing Guides Cautionary Notes in LicenseVerse here: https://bit.ly/LSLVLGCN.

Find the new SQL Server 2025 licensing guidance here: https://bit.ly/4pjdTJ4.