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Bug

ArcGIS Desktop 10.8.2 applications cannot connect to SQL Server databases using only Microsoft ODBC Driver 18.

ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000164637
SubmittedJanuary 26, 2024
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.8.2
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusDuplicate

Workaround

  • In addition to Microsoft ODBC Driver 18, users must have an additional version of the Microsoft ODBC driver installed that has been certified for use with the ArcGIS client (for example, Microsoft ODBC Driver 13, Microsoft ODBC Driver 17, etc.).
  • Append ";Encrypt=No" to the instance parameter of the database connection.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000164637

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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