Python SQL Driver - pyodbc

Use the pyodbc driver to connect to an SQL database from Python code. This series of articles provides step-by-step guidance for installing and using this Python SQL driver.

Get started

• Step 1: Configure development environment for pyodbc Python development
• Step 2: Create an SQL database for pyodbc Python development
• Step 3: Proof of concept connecting to SQL using pyodbc

Documentation

• pyodbc documentation

Support

PyODBC is community-supported software. Microsoft contributes to the pyODBC open-source community and is an active participant in the repository at https://github.com/mkleehammer/pyodbc/. However, this software doesn't come with Microsoft support.

Tip

To get help, file an issue in the pyODBC GitHub repository or visit other Python community resources.

Community resources

• Azure Python Developer Center
• python.org Community

Next steps

Step 1: Configure development environment for pyodbc Python development