How do I use SQL Native client?

What is the use of SQL Server Native Client?

SQL Server Native Client can be used to create new applications or enhance existing applications that need to take advantage of features introduced in SQL Server 2005 (9. x), such as multiple active result sets (MARS), user-defined data types (UDT), query notifications, snapshot isolation, and XML data type support.

How do I start SQL 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).

Do I need SQL Server Native Client?

The answer is – only if you are upgrading existing or developing new COM-based (or native) applications that will target the new features of SQL Server 2019. If you don't need any of the new features of SQL Server 2019, then you don't need to use SQL Native Client.

What is the difference between SQL Server and SQL Native Client?

The short answer is that Sql Server drivers functionally correspond to the feature set of SQL Server 2000 release and ship with Windows. The SQL Native Client drivers were released and contain the features introduced with the subsequent releases of the SQL Server.