SQL Server ODBC driver

SQL Server ODBC driver is a powerful tool that enables you to create a high-performance connection between your developing applications and SQL Server databases.

The utility offers support for ODBC API and ensures a Direct Mode connection, for a faster, high-quality data transfer.

SQL Server ODBC driver allows you to create a direct connection between a program and the desired database.

You may thus avoid using a third party database client applications and create a fast, secure channel for data transfer.

The connection to the SQL Server via TCP/IP enables your application to access the required information almost instantly.

The tool is compatible with a large series of SQL Server versions, including the Express editions or the SQL Server Compact.

Moreover, the utility is compliant with several platforms, including different operating systems (Windows, Linux, OS X) and various architectures (both 32-bit and 64-bit in Windows). In other words, you can easily integrate it with both 32-bit and 64-bit built applications.

The operating system architecture is automatically detected by the utility during the installation and you can choose which type of compatibility to enable.

Once installed, SQL Server ODBC driver can be configured from the ODBC Data Source Administrator, in Windows.

You need to specify the data source name, enter a short description, to easily identify the connection, then specify the server details.

Microsoft SQL Server must be installed and configured, for the connection to be enabled. You need to enter the name of the database server you wish to connect to, the port, login credentials and the database name.