OLE DB Driver 19.4.1 and 18.7.5 for SQL Server Released

Versions 19.4.1 and 18.7.5 of the Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server have been released. Both versions fix a couple of bugs and version 19.4 switches from ADAL to a new underlying authentication library for Microsoft Entra authentication methods. 

19.4.1

Changes

• Microsoft SQL Driver Authentication library (mssql-auth.dll) replaces ADAL. mssql-auth.dll is installed as part of installation process.
• Added support for three new languages, Czech, Polish, and Turkish (to align with Visual Studio and SSMS supported languages).
• A single 64-bit MSI package is provided that installs x64 or Arm64 based on the OS platform.
• Modified the installer to include Code and SDK components by default (to solve setup errors when the driver is redistributed).

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a prepared statement issue when connection recovery is performed.
• Fixed an installer issue to prevent the installer from asking for a pending file reboot prior to installation when it's not actually necessary.
• Modified the installer to not copy the TrustServerCertificiate registry flag value from a previously installed major version; and instead use the installer default value for the flag.

For download and full details, see the 19.4.1 release notes.

18.7.5

Changes

• Added support for three new languages, Czech, Polish, and Turkish (to align with Visual Studio and SSMS supported languages).
• Modified the installer to include Code and SDK components by default (this is to solve setup errors when the driver is redistributed).

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a prepared statement issue when connection recovery is performed.
• Fixed an installer issue to prevent the installer from asking for a pending file reboot prior to installation when it's not actually necessary.

For download and full details, see the 18.7.5 release notes.

The updated drivers can be downloaded directly from Microsoft.

David Engel