The stand-alone ODBC drivers providing an application programming interface (API) that implements the standard ODBC interfaces to Microsoft 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.
Technical details
Publisher
Microsoft Corporation
Version
17.11.1.1
Release date
2026-04-30
License
Proprietary
Installer type
wix
Architecture
x86, x64
Package ID
Microsoft.msodbcsql.17
Install scope
All users
Dependencies
Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64
Install Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server from the command line
Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server version history
17.10.6.1Apr 9, 2024
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server free?
Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server is proprietary software from Microsoft Corporation. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server?
The latest version is 17.11.1.1, released on Apr 30, 2026.
Is it safe to download Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server?
The download button links to the official installer published on download.microsoft.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 0f6428706ac1fa4863d10e515135b587de88011813131c0a43f70cd70dc0bd4e.
Which Windows versions does Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server support?
Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86), 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server silently?
Run the offline installer with msiexec /i "msodbcsql.msi" /quiet /norestart IACCEPTMSODBCSQLLICENSETERMS=YES, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Microsoft.msodbcsql.17 -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.msodbcsql.17 -e.
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