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Support lifecycle for Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server

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Support policy

The Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server follows the Modern Lifecycle Policy with a few additions. This policy ensures that customers receive continuous support and updates, including security fixes and new features.

  • Driver major versions receive at least two years of mainstream support following the release of the next major version.
  • Driver major versions only receive patches on their latest minor version release.
  • Driver major versions included in a retail version of Microsoft SQL Server have their support dates extended to align with the support dates of SQL Server.

Customers are encouraged to install the latest version of the Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server to ensure they have the latest fixes and security updates. For released versions and dates, see the release notes.

Note

Extended driver support is only available as part of an extended support agreement for SQL Server.

Release life cycles

Driver version Mainstream support end Extended support end
OLE DB Driver 19 for SQL Server January 11, 20281 Not applicable
OLE DB Driver 18 for SQL Server2 January 11, 2028 January 11, 2033

1 OLE DB Driver 19 support dates will be extended if a future SQL Server release ships with it.
2 OLE DB Driver 18 was included in SQL Server 2019 and 2022.