Microsoft’s SQL Server 2012 (AKA SQL Server code-name ‘Denali’), new details have been released http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/en/us/future-editions/sql2012-licensing.aspx. 1. What is new in SQL Server 2012? SQL Server 2012 will provide Mission Critical Confidence with greater uptime, blazing-fast performance and enhanced security for mission critical workloads; Breakthrough Insight with managed self-service data exploration and stunning interactive data visualization capabilities; Cloud On Your Terms by enabling the creation and extension of solutions across on-premises and public cloud. The main editions of SQL Server 2012 with licensing & pricing model are: Enterprise – $ 6,874 (Per core) Business Intelligence – $ 8,592 (Per server) Standard – $ 6,874 (Per core) $ 898 (Per…