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Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server
A type 4 Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) 4.2 compliant driver that provides robust data access to SQL Server and Azure SQL databases
Version 11.2.0.0 · by Microsoft
Official site: docs.microsoft.com
About Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server
Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) driver for use with SQL Server, and Azure SQL Database. The driver is available at no
extra charge and provides Java database connectivity from any Java application, application server, or Java-enabled
applet. This driver is a Type 4 JDBC driver that provides database connectivity through the standard JDBC application
program interfaces (APIs).
The Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server has been tested against major application servers such as IBM WebSphere, and
SAP NetWeaver.
## Package Parameters
The `Languages` package parameter can be set to install the package with the specified language. If no language is
specified the install will default to English.
Multiple languages can be installed by providing a comma-separated list of language codes.
* `/Languages=[language-codes]` - installs the package using the specified languages. The languages must be supplied
as a comma-separated listSupported languages are:
|Language |Code |Mapping |Parameters |
|----------------------|:-----:|:------:|------------------------------|
Brazilian (Portuguese) | br | ptb |`--params "/Languages=br"`
German | de | deu |`--params "/Languages=de"`
English | en | enu |`--params "/Languages=en"`
Spanish | es | esn |`--params "/Languages=es"`
French | fr | fra |`--params "/Languages=fr"`
Italian | it | ita |`--params "/Languages=it"`
How to install Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install microsoft-jdbc-driver-for-sql-server
- Open Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to docs.microsoft.com, the developer's official site, where Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server?
The version listed here is 11.2.0.0, published /Date(1660. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install microsoft-jdbc-driver-for-sql-server. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server safe?
Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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