The current version of Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server is 18.7.1.1 (as of 08/10/2026). patchletter checks the official source daily and emails you new releases.
Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server at a glance
The Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server connects applications to Microsoft SQL Server and its associated cloud data services. Through the standardized ODBC interface, programs gain uniform access to databases regardless of the language they are written in. The driver is available for several processor architectures and numerous language variants and is deployed on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
For administrators the driver is a security-relevant component: it handles credentials, encryption, and the actual data traffic to the database. Updates frequently ship not only new capabilities but also fixes to encryption and connection behavior, which is why keeping current across all servers and clients matters.
Because the driver often runs quietly in the background of line-of-business and in-house applications, it is easily overlooked during maintenance. A regular look at the version level helps teams spot end-of-life editions and keep supported configurations in place.
Version history & changelog · as detected by patchletter
| Version | Channel | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.7.1.1 | STABLE | 08/10/2026 | Release notes → |
| 18.6.2.1 | STABLE | 19/08/2026 | Release notes → |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the latest version of Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server?
- Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server 18.7.1.1, released 08/10/2026. patchletter checks the vendor's official source daily for new releases.
- Where can I find the Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server release notes?
- The version history above links to the vendor's official release notes where the vendor publishes them. patchletter deliberately stores no vendor full texts.
- How do I get notified about new Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server updates?
- Tick Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server off in the catalogue and leave your address. From then on new versions go out by email — one at a time, or bundled in the daily or weekly digest.
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