11.4.7 — Sql Server 2012 Native Client

Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\SQLNCLI11\CurrentVersion Check the Version string value. For 64-bit applications on 64-bit OS, also check under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\SQLNCLI11\CurrentVersion .

You can use this for a knowledge base, a technical blog, a migration impact assessment, or a software documentation entry. 1. Introduction: What is SQL Server Native Client? SQL Server Native Client (often abbreviated SNAC) is a standalone data access application programming interface (API) used for both OLE DB and ODBC. Introduced with SQL Server 2005, it was designed to replace the older SQL Server ODBC Driver and SQL Server OLE DB Provider ( sqloledb ). It combines the functionality of these two distinct data access methods into a single, native dynamic-link library (DLL). sql server 2012 native client 11.4.7