Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server Microsoft Corporation
winget install --id=Microsoft.msodbcsql.18 -e 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.
The Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server is a stand-alone ODBC driver designed to provide developers with an application programming interface (API) implementing standard ODBC interfaces to Microsoft SQL Server. This tool enables seamless connectivity and data access for applications written in C, C++, and other languages that support ODBC, such as COBOL, Perl, PHP, and Python.
Key Features:
- Support for Modern Databases: Enables connections to Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, and SQL Server.
- Advanced Utilities: Includes sqlcmd for running Transact-SQL statements and system procedures, and bcp for bulk copying data between SQL Server and files.
- Connection Resiliency: Ensures reliable connectivity in dynamic environments.
- Data Classification Support: Enhances compliance with data protection requirements.
- Transparent Network IP Resolution: Automatically resolves the most optimal network path to SQL Server instances.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for developers creating new applications or upgrading existing ones that use older ODBC drivers. This driver provides a robust, scalable solution for integrating data access into applications, improving performance, and simplifying development workflows with modern features and compatibility.
The Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server can be installed via winget, ensuring easy deployment across supported platforms.