The SQL Native Client 2012 had a significant impact on the database landscape. Its release marked a major shift towards more efficient, scalable, and secure database connectivity solutions. Some of the key ways in which the SQL Native Client 2012 influenced the database landscape include:
The (also known as SNAC or by its library name sqlncli11.msi ) is a standalone data access API used to connect applications to Microsoft SQL Server databases. It contains both the OLE DB provider and the ODBC driver in a single native library.