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  • Apr 30, 2026
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      Apr 30, 2026
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      Jul 7, 2026
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      Jul 26, 2026
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    ODBC Driver for SQL Server by Microsoft

    17.11

    ODBC Driver for SQL Server releases 17.11.1.1 with x64 and x86 installer downloads.

    Version number: 17.11.1.1

    Released: April 30, 2026

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  • Apr 30, 2026
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      Apr 30, 2026
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      Jul 7, 2026
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    ODBC Driver for SQL Server by Microsoft

    13.1

    ODBC Driver for SQL Server ships 13.1 with multilingual x64 and x86 installer downloads.

    Version number: 13.1

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  • Apr 30, 2026
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    ODBC Driver for SQL Server by Microsoft

    17.11

    ODBC Driver for SQL Server releases 17.11.1.1 with an updated installer that installs both Core and SDK by default, plus bug fixes.

    Version number: 17.11.1.1

    Released: April 30, 2026

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    Features added:

    • Install all features: Modify installer to install both features (Core and SDK) by default.
    • Bug fixes.
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  • Mar 31, 2026
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    ODBC Driver for SQL Server by Microsoft

    18.6

    ODBC Driver for SQL Server releases version 18.6.2.1 for Windows, with x64, x86, and ARM64 installers available in multiple languages.

    Version number: 18.6.2.1

    Released: March 31, 2026

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  • Mar 31, 2026
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    ODBC Driver for SQL Server by Microsoft

    18.6

    ODBC Driver for SQL Server adds better vector parameter handling for prepared statements and supports Microsoft Fabric redirection scenarios with up to 10 server redirections per connection attempt, alongside bug fixes.

    Version number: 18.6.2.1

    Released: March 31, 2026

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    Feature added

    Details

    • Vector parameters. Improve handling of output and input/output vector parameters when using prepared statements.
    • Server redirections. Support Microsoft Fabric redirection scenarios allowing up to 10 server redirections per connection attempt.
    • Bug fixes. Bug fixes.
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  • Dec 17, 2025
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      Dec 17, 2025
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      Apr 24, 2026
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      Aug 26, 2026
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    ODBC Driver for SQL Server by Microsoft

    18.6.1

    ODBC Driver for SQL Server ships 18.6.1.1 with support for the new Vector data type, new ConcatNullYieldsNull settings for connection strings and registry keys, and x86 support on Windows ARM64.

    Version number: 18.6.1.1

    Released: December 17, 2025

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    Features added

    • New data type: Added support for new Vector data type (float32).
    • ConcatNullYieldsNull property: Added support as both a connection string property and a registry key option.
    • New distribution supported: Added x86 support on Windows ARM64.

    Known issues

    • Terminator issue in bcp_bind: The ODBC driver can't distinguish between empty strings and null strings when using terminators as separators.
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  • Sep 26, 2025
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      Sep 26, 2025
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      Apr 24, 2026
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    ODBC Driver for SQL Server by Microsoft

    18.5.2

    ODBC Driver for SQL Server releases a stability update that fixes potential crashes caused by memory corruption, helping improve reliability across x64, x86, and ARM64 installers.

    Version number: 18.5.2.1

    Released: September 26, 2025

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    Feature added: Fixed potential crashes

    Details: Avoid potential crashes caused by memory corruption.

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  • Mar 17, 2025
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    ODBC Driver for SQL Server by Microsoft

    18.5

    ODBC Driver for SQL Server releases version 18.5.1.1 with Packet Size now exposed as a connection string option, the Microsoft SQL Driver Authentication library included in the installer, three new languages, and broader default feature installation plus bug fixes.

    Version number: 18.5.1.1

    Released: March 17, 2025

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    Features added:

    • Packet Size option: Expose the Packet Size as a connection string option.
    • Include Microsoft SQL Driver Authentication library (mssql-auth.dll) in the installer.
    • Added three new languages: Czech, Polish, and Turkish.
    • Install all features: Modify installer to install both features (Core and SDK) by default.
    • Bug fixes.
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  • Jul 31, 2024
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      Jul 31, 2024
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      Apr 24, 2026
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    ODBC Driver for SQL Server by Microsoft

    18.4

    ODBC Driver for SQL Server releases 18.4.1.1 with Microsoft Entra ID naming updates, renaming all Azure Active Directory references to Microsoft Entra ID.

    Version number: 18.4.1.1

    Released: July 31, 2024

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    Features added:

    • Microsoft Entra ID: Renamed all occurrences of "Azure Active Directory" to "Microsoft Entra ID".
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  • Apr 9, 2024
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      Apr 9, 2024
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      Apr 24, 2026
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      Jul 22, 2026
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    ODBC Driver for SQL Server by Microsoft

    18.3.3

    ODBC Driver for SQL Server adds bug fixes and security updates, including KB5037571, in a new release focused on stability and protection.

    Version number: 18.3.3.1

    Released: April 9, 2024

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    Feature added: Bug fixes

    Details: Bug fixes.

    Feature added: Security updates

    Details: KB5037571.

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  • Apr 9, 2024
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      Apr 9, 2024
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      Apr 24, 2026
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    ODBC Driver for SQL Server by Microsoft

    17.10.6

    ODBC Driver for SQL Server releases 17.10.6.1 with bug fixes and security updates, including KB5037570.

    Version number: 17.10.6.1

    Released: April 9, 2024

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    Feature added: Bug fixes

    Details: Bug fixes.

    Feature added: Security updates

    Details: KB5037570.

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  • Oct 10, 2023
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      Oct 10, 2023
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    ODBC Driver for SQL Server by Microsoft

    18.3.2

    ODBC Driver for SQL Server releases version 18.3.2.1, offering x64, x86, and ARM64 installers with multilingual download options.

    Version number: 18.3.2.1

    Released: October 10, 2023

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  • Oct 10, 2023
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    ODBC Driver for SQL Server by Microsoft

    18.3.2

    ODBC Driver for SQL Server adds bug fixes and security updates, including KB5037571, in a maintenance release focused on improving stability and protection.

    Version number: 18.3.2.1

    Released: October 10, 2023

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    Feature added: Bug fixes

    Details: Bug fixes.

    Feature added: Security updates

    Details: KB5037571.

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  • Oct 10, 2023
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    ODBC Driver for SQL Server by Microsoft

    17.10.5

    ODBC Driver for SQL Server adds MSI authentication for Azure Arc and Cloud Shell with performance improvements and bug fixes.

    Version number: 17.10.5.1

    Released: October 10, 2023

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    Features:

    • Improved Performance: More efficient packet buffer memory allocation.
    • New Managed Identity (MSI) Authentication Support for Azure Arc and Azure Cloud Shell.
    • Bug fixes.
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  • Jul 31, 2023
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    ODBC Driver for SQL Server by Microsoft

    18.3.1

    ODBC Driver for SQL Server adds MSI authentication, performance improvements, and bug fixes in 18.3.1.1.

    Version number: 18.3.1.1

    Released: July 31, 2023

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    Features:

    • Improved Performance: More efficient packet buffer memory allocation.
    • New Managed Identity (MSI) Authentication Support.
    • Bug fixes.
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