Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server for Windows

Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server:

Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server provides a simple and secure way to connect applications to your databases. It uses native-code APIs and supports multiple platforms. It offers a rich set of features to maximize developer productivity and provide a high-performing, reliable connectivity solution for SQL Server.

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ODBC can run into problems due to network issues or the SQL Server may have performance issues that slow down its response to connections. These issues can cause timeouts.

ODBC Datasource for SQL:

ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) is a standard way for outside programs to connect to SQL databases. The Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server provides an easy-to-use interface and run-time support for native-code APIs. It supports both 32- and 64-bit operating systems, including Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, HP-UX PA-RISC, and Solaris.

To set up a connection to the SQL database using an ODBC data source, open the ODBC Data Source Administrator program in Windows (in the Administrative Tools section of the Control Panel). Select the user DSN tab and click Add.

Select the Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server and complete the settings. The default values should work well for most connections, but if you are unsure speak with your DBA (database administrator) to get more information about the settings. After completing the setup, click Test Data Source. If the test is successful, you can then use this DSN in the Input Data tool or Data Stream In tool.

ODBC Datasource for Power BI:

The ODBC Datasource for Power BI is a powerful tool for connecting to Power BI from various sources. It offers a variety of features, including secure encryption, support for multiple platforms, and a powerful query engine.

ODBC provides developers with a single dynamic-link library (DLL) that supports native-code APIs. It is compatible with a wide range of applications, including Windows, Mac, Linux, and virtual machines. It also includes support for a number of features, such as safe metadata read, which reduces query performance by limiting the amount of metadata fetched from the cluster.

To connect to a database through ODBC, first, install the ODBC driver on your computer. Then, create a DSN in the ODBC Data Source Administrator program. You can use a User DSN or System DSN, depending on your needs. Next, add the DSN to your Alteryx Data Input tool configuration. Then, you can connect to the ODBC Datasource for Power BI and start analyzing your data.

ODBC Datasource for Azure SQL Database:

ODBC is a powerful and widely-supported data access technology. It supports multiple platforms and is compatible with many different databases. It can also be used with Power BI, which can help you analyze and visualize data.

To connect to an ODBC data source in Alteryx, you first need to install the ODBC driver. You can do this by using the ODBC Administrator tool or by selecting the option in the Input Data tool Configuration window. Once you have the ODBC driver installed, you can connect to your Azure SQL database via a DSN.

In the ODBC Data Source Administrator dialog box, select the User DSN tab to create a user-specific DSN or the System DSN tab to create a system-wide DSN. Then, specify the name of your database and the ODBC driver. Finally, select Finish. You can select either SQL Server Authentication or Windows Authentication. If you choose to use Windows authentication, you must provide a username and password.

ODBC Datasource for Oracle:

The ODBC Datasource for Oracle supports both native and transparent encryption of SQL data at rest and in transit, providing a critical layer of protection against data loss. This feature helps you protect customer-sensitive information, even in the event of a compromised system.

ODBC remains a lynchpin technology for enabling applications to use information from different databases and online data sources. Its ease of use and interoperability make it an invaluable tool for BI applications.

When you configure a new ODBC data source, you must specify a Data Source Name (DSN). The configuration dialog box looks like the one shown in this figure.

You can set several other options in the Oracle ODBC Driver Configuration dialog box. For example, you can enable the OCI statement caching feature to improve performance when using ODBC for Oracle. You can also specify the prefetch size for LONG column data. This can improve performance up to 10 times. Moreover, you can bind the SQL_TIMESTAMP parameter as an Oracle DATE data type instead of a Unicode string.