Microsoft announces full cross-platform support for the mssql-python driver, now compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. Key features include connection pooling for improved performance (up to 2.2× faster than pyodbc), EntraID authentication support on macOS and Linux, unified codebase for better maintainability, and backward compatibility with Python 3.10+. The driver offers simplified installation via pip and provides a migration path from pyodbc with enhanced security and scalability features.
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Linux Joins the Party Copy linkConnection Pooling for All Platforms Copy linkEntraID Support for MacOS and Linux Copy linkUnified Codebase, Smarter Engineering Copy linkBackward Compatibility with Python ≥ 3.10 Copy linkSeamless Installation Copy linkWho Benefits — Explained by Scenario Copy linkWhy It Matters — Impact Highlights Copy linkWhat’s Next Copy linkTry It and Share Your Feedback! Copy linkSort: