If your application requires modern security protocols, Microsoft provides a specific update for SQL 2008 and 2008 R2 TLS 1.2 SQL Native Client to enable secure connections.
Microsoft officially the SQL Server Native Client starting with SQL Server 2022. For new application development , it is strongly recommended to use the newer, separate Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server or the Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server to ensure continued support and security.
: It enables the use of newer SQL Server 2008 data types, including date , time , datetime2 , datetimeoffset , and table-valued parameters . Download and Installation
: It can be downloaded as part of the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 SP3 Feature Pack or the SQL Server 2008 SP4 Feature Pack .
Alternatively, you can use the following direct links:
Microsoft has transitioned many older downloads to legacy or feature pack pages. To ensure a safe and secure installation, always use official Microsoft repositories:
If 2008 R2 is acceptable (version 10.50):