Microsoft ODBC Driver 13 for SQL Server Microsoft Corporation

Use this command to install Microsoft ODBC Driver 13 for SQL Server:

winget install --id=Microsoft.msodbcsql.13 -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 13 for SQL Server is a database connectivity tool designed to enable seamless communication between applications and Microsoft SQL Server databases. It provides developers with the necessary API interfaces to interact with SQL Server using the Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) standard, ensuring compatibility across various programming languages and platforms.

Key Features:

Comprehensive Database Connectivity: Supports connections to Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Synapse Analytics, enabling access to a wide range of cloud and on-premises data sources.
sqlcmd Utility: Allows users to execute Transact-SQL statements, system procedures, and scripts directly from the command line, facilitating efficient database management.
bcp Utility: Enables bulk copying of data between SQL Server instances and flat files, supporting large-scale data import/export operations.
Connection Resiliency: Ensures robust connections by automatically reconnecting after transient failures, minimizing downtime for applications.
Support for Always Encrypted: Enhances data security by allowing sensitive information to remain encrypted both in transit and at rest.

Audience & Benefit:

Ideal for developers creating new applications or upgrading existing ones that require database connectivity. The driver provides a reliable, high-performance interface to SQL Server, enabling efficient data access, manipulation, and management. It is particularly beneficial for organizations leveraging cloud-based solutions like Azure SQL Database or on-premises deployments.

The Microsoft ODBC Driver 13 for SQL Server can be installed via winget, ensuring easy setup across supported platforms.