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Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Feature Pack SP2 Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client SP 2 (SQL Server Native Client) is a single dynamic-link library (DLL)…
Version 9911.0.7001.0 · by Microsoft
Official site: microsoft.com
About Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client SP2 (SQL Server Native Client) is a single dynamic-link library (DLL) containing both the SQL OLE DB provider and SQL ODBC driver. It contains run-time support for applications using native-code APIs (ODBC, OLE DB and ADO) to connect to Microsoft SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008 or 2012. SQL Server Native Client should be used to create new applications or enhance existing applications that need to take advantage of new SQL Server 2012 features. This redistributable installer for SQL Server Native Client installs the client components needed during run time to take advantage of new SQL Server 2012 features, and optionally installs the header files needed to develop an application that uses the SQL Server Native Client API.
How to install Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client
- 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-sql-server-2012-native-client
- Open Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to microsoft.com, the developer's official site, where Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client?
The version listed here is 9911.0.7001.0, published /Date(1607. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install microsoft-sql-server-2012-native-client. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client safe?
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Native Client 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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