The driver allows for "data type compatibility" settings. By setting DataTypeCompatibility=80 in a connection string, modern drivers can mimic older SQL Server 2005 behaviors to maintain compatibility with legacy ADO applications . 3. Broad Architecture Support
This feature set represents a suitable for enterprise ETL tools (SSIS), legacy VB6/VC++ apps, reporting services, and modern .NET applications via COM interop. oledb driver
: The legacy "SQL Server" OLE DB provider that is now deprecated. It is generally recommended to update applications to use the newer MSOLEDBSQL for better security and performance. Core Features and Functionality 1. High-Performance Connectivity The driver allows for "data type compatibility" settings