Compatibility - Python Connector for SQL Server

Compatibility

Python Connector for SQL Server supports standard Python tooling and is compatible with major operating systems.

Python versions

The connector supports Python versions 3.7 through 3.14.

SQL Server versions

The connector supports the following SQL Server versions (including Express editions):

• SQL Server 2019
• SQL Server 2017
• SQL Server 2016
• SQL Server 2014
• SQL Server 2012
• SQL Server 2008 R2
• SQL Server 2008
• SQL Server 2005
• SQL Server 2000 (incl. MSDE)

Libraries

You can use the connector with the following Python libraries:

• SQLAlchemy
• pandas
• petl

Platforms

The connector runs on the following platforms:

• Windows (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows Server (32-bit and 64-bit)
• macOS (64-bit and ARM—Apple M1 and M2)
• Linux (64-bit)

Note: For more information about supported OS versions, see the compatibility page of your Python version.