Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Core Edition is a robust and scalable database management system that enhances decision - making and streamlines business processes. It is tailored for distributed client - server computing, making it ideal for organizations looking to solve complex business challenges. This edition includes a comprehensive set of database and analysis features, supporting the performance levels necessary for large - scale websites and enterprise online transaction processing (OLTP) systems. With its failover clustering support, it is perfect for mission - critical applications, ensuring high availability and reliability. The software is licensed for 2 cores and comes with software assurance, providing users with the latest updates and support.