| title | Python SQL Driver - pyodbc |
|---|---|
| description | This guide describes installing Python, the ODBC Driver for SQL Server, and pyodbc. Sample code shows how to connect to and interact with a SQL database. |
| author | David-Engel |
| ms.author | v-davidengel |
| ms.date | 03/24/2022 |
| ms.service | sql |
| ms.subservice | connectivity |
| ms.topic | conceptual |
:::image type="icon" source="../../../includes/media/download.svg" border="false"::: Install SQL driver for Python
This article provides step-by-step guidance for installing and using the Python SQL Driver, pyODBC.
- Step 1: Configure development environment for pyodbc Python development.
- Step 2: Create a SQL database for pyodbc Python development.
- Step 3: Proof of concept connecting to SQL using pyodbc.
For documentation, see pyodbc documentation.
PyODBC is community-supported software. Microsoft contributes to the pyODBC open-source community and is an active participant in the repository at https://github.com/mkleehammer/pyodbc/. However, this software doesn't come with Microsoft support.
To get help, file an issue in the pyODBC GitHub repository or visit other Python community resources.