How do I open SQL Native client?

How do I open SQL Server Native Client?

Installing Microsoft SQL Server Native client1Log on with the appropriate local account to install and launch the Microsoft SQL Server Client.2From the SQL Server Setup media, install the following Shared Features: ... 3In SQL Server Configuration Manager, create a new alias in SQL Native Client Configuration (32-bit).

Where is my SQL Server Native Client?

To determine the version of SQL Server Native Client, use one of the following methods: Method 1: On the system where you want to find the version of Native Client, start the ODBC Administrator (odbcad32.exe), and then check the Version column under the Drivers tab.

What is SQL Native Client?

SQL Server Native Client is a stand-alone data access application programming interface (API), used for both OLE DB and ODBC, that was introduced in SQL Server 2005 (9. x). SQL Server Native Client combines the SQL OLE DB provider and the SQL ODBC driver into one native dynamic-link library (DLL).

How do I connect to SQL client?

Select Connections from the SQL navigation menu. In the Authorized networks section, click Add network and enter the IP address of the machine where the client is installed. Note: The IP address of the instance and the mysql client IP address you authorize must be the same IP version: either IPv4 or IPv6. Click Done.