OLE DB Driver 19 for SQL Server - included in default Excel installation?

Question

Hi, I am developing a software product that leverages some Excel features that is dependent on the provider 'Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server version 19'.

As of now, my users has to manually download an install the driver/provider (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/connect/oledb/download-oledb-driver-for-sql-server?view=sql-server-ver16) . Are there any plans of making this new ole db driver a part of Excels default installation? It looks like there is an older version af SQL OLE DB driver installed with Excel by default, but this driver/provider does not really work with Azure AD Authentication for Azure SQL databases Best, Morten

Answer 1

you can submit a feature request or feedback to the Excel and SQL Server product teams using the following methods:

1. Excel UserVoice: Share your ideas and feedback on Excel features and functionalities on the Excel UserVoice platform - https://excel.uservoice.com/
2. Microsoft SQL Server Feedback: You can submit your suggestions and feedback regarding SQL Server through the official feedback portal - https://feedback.azure.com/forums/908035-sql-server

Answer 2

Hi @Morten Lange

I agree with Sedat SALMAN.

But for feedback on Excel, you need to to submit a request on new Microsoft Feedback forum.

https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/forum/c23f3b77-f01b-ec11-b6e7-0022481f8472

The previous UserVoice forum is closed at current time. Thanks for your understanding.

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