About the Simba SQL Server ODBC Driver

The Simba SQL Server ODBC Driver enables Business Intelligence (BI), analytics, and reporting on data that is stored in Microsoft SQL Server databases. The connector complies with the ODBC 3.80 data standard and adds important functionality such as Unicode, as well as 32- and 64-bit support for high-performance computing environments on all platforms.

ODBC is one of the most established and widely supported APIs for connecting to and working with databases. At the heart of the technology is the ODBC connector, which connects an application to the database. For more information about ODBC, see: https://insightsoftware.com/blog/what-is-odbc/. For complete information about the ODBC specification, see the ODBC API Reference from the Microsoft documentation: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/odbc/reference/syntax/odbc-api-reference.

The Simba SQL Server ODBC Driver is available for Microsoft® Windows®, Linux, and macOS platforms.

For installation and configuration instructions for the Windows connector, see https://documentation.insightsoftware.com/sql-server-odbc-install-guide-win/content/odbc/intro.htm.

For installation and configuration instructions for the Linux connector, https://documentation.insightsoftware.com/sql-server-odbc-install-guide-linux/content/odbc/intro.htm.

Note:

This is the most up-to-date version of the Installation and Configuration Guide, for use with version 1.5.0 of the connector. If you are using an older version of the connector, certain features may not be available and certain settings may behave in unexpected ways. Please consult the PDF version of the Installation and Configuration Guide that was installed with your connector.

The Installation and Configuration Guide is suitable for users who are looking to access SQL Server data from their desktop environment. Application developers might also find the information helpful. Refer to your application for details on connecting via ODBC.