What is SQL Server Native client Configuration?

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SQL Server Configuration Manager SQL Server Native Client is the network library that client computers use to connect to SQL Server, starting with Microsoft SQL Server. The settings configured in SQL Server Native Client Configuration, are used on the computer running the client program.

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.

What is Native Mode in SQL Server?

In SQL Server Reporting Services Native mode, a report server has a role of a standalone application server, that provides all viewing, processing, delivery, and management of reports and report models. This is the default mode for SSRS instances.

What is my SQL server Native Client version?

Client NameSQL Server VersionVersion NumberSQL Server Native Client 10.0SQL Server 2008 Client10SQL Server Native Client 11.0SQL Server 2012 Client11ODBC Driver 11 for SQL ServerSQL Server 2014 Client12ODBC Driver 13 for SQL ServerSQL Server 2016 Client13

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