| title | SqlClient driver support lifecycle | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| description | Page that contains product support lifecycle information. | ||
| ms.date | 11/25/2019 | ||
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| ms.assetid | 6f5ff56a-a57e-49d7-8ae9-bbed697e42e3 | ||
| ms.prod | sql | ||
| ms.prod_service | connectivity | ||
| ms.technology | connectivity | ||
| ms.topic | conceptual | ||
| author | David-Engel | ||
| ms.author | v-daenge | ||
| ms.reviewer | v-kaywon |
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Microsoft.Data.SqlClient library follows the latest .NET Core support policy for all releases.
View the .NET Core Support Policy
New stable (GA) releases will be published every six months on a regular cadence beginning with version 1.2, along with 2 to 3 preview releases in between. Long Term Support (LTS) releases will be chosen by stakeholders and maintainers based on a few qualifications and customer response.
| Version | Official Release Date | Latest Patch Version | Patch Release Date | Support Level | End of Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | November 20, 2019 | Current | |||
| 1.0 | August 28, 2019 | 1.0.19269.1 | September 26, 2019 | Current | February 20, 2020 |
LTS releases are supported for three years after the initial release.
Current releases are supported for three months after a subsequent Current or LTS release.