If you are not shackled to a legacy app, download SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition (free & legal) and set your Database Compatibility Level to 110 (SQL Server 2012).
It did everything Enterprise did. No caps. No throttling. Just pure, unadulterated database power for your local machine. sql server developer edition 2012 download
Let’s rewind to 2012. “Gangnam Style” was everywhere, the Mayan calendar ended (scary!), and Microsoft released SQL Server 2012. Back then, the Enterprise Edition cost a staggering $25,000 per core. But the Developer Edition ? It cost $50 . If you are not shackled to a legacy
ALTER DATABASE MyLegacyDB SET COMPATIBILITY_LEVEL = 110; You get the old query optimizer behavior on brand new, secure, supported binaries. No throttling
Disclaimer: Always ensure you have a valid license key before installing any legacy Microsoft software.