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Microsoft® ODBC Driver for SQL Server®
Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server is a single dynamic-link library (DLL) containing run-time support for applications using native-code APIs to connect to…
Version 18.4.1.1 · by Microsoft
Official site: learn.microsoft.com
About Microsoft® ODBC Driver for SQL Server®
The Microsoft ODBC Drivers for SQL Server are stand-alone ODBC drivers which provide an application programming interface (API) implementing the standard ODBC interfaces to Microsoft SQL Server.
The Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server can be used to create new applications. You can also upgrade your older applications which currently use an older ODBC driver. The ODBC Driver for SQL Server supports connections to Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, and SQL Server.
This is a *metapackage*, which installs the latest release across all versions.
How to install Microsoft® ODBC 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-odbc-driver-for-sql-server
- Open Microsoft® ODBC Driver for SQL Server® once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft® ODBC Driver for SQL Server® free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to learn.microsoft.com, the developer's official site, where Microsoft® ODBC Driver for SQL Server® is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Microsoft® ODBC Driver for SQL Server®?
The version listed here is 18.4.1.1, published /Date(1722. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Microsoft® ODBC Driver for SQL Server® from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install microsoft-odbc-driver-for-sql-server. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Microsoft® ODBC Driver for SQL Server® safe?
Microsoft® ODBC 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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