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Building Applications with SQL Native Client

When developing an application that uses the SQL Native Client library, there are a number of issues that come into play. The topics in this section discuss many of these issues including upgrading from MDAC to SQL Native Client, using the SQL Native Client header and library files, and an overview of the various connection strings that can be used with SQL Native Client.

In This Section

Topic Description

Installing SQL Native Client

Discusses how SQL Native Client is installed, the locations that various components are installed to, and how to uninstall SQL Native Client.

Components of SQL Native Client

Discusses the components that make up SQL Native Client including library, resource, help, and header files.

Using Connection String Keywords with SQL Native Client

Discusses the various types of connection strings that can be used when connecting to a database through SQL Native Client.

Using the SQL Native Client Header and Library Files

Discusses how to use the SQL Native Client header and library files within an application.

Updating an Application to SQL Native Client from MDAC

Discusses the differences between SQL Native Client and MDAC and issues that should be considered when upgrading from MDAC to SQL Native Client.

Using ADO with SQL Native Client

Discusses how ADO can use SQL Native Client to access and use SQL Server 2005 functionality.

See Also

Other Resources

SQL Native Client Programming

Help and Information

Getting SQL Server 2005 Assistance