OLE DB Provider for ODBC

The Microsoft® Data Access Components (MDAC) SDK contains an OLE DB provider for ODBC data. This document describes the Microsoft OLE DB Provider for ODBC, explains the procedures for installing, configuring, and testing the provider, and lists the limitations of the current implementation.

Although using this provider is a convenient way to access data through ODBC data sources, it is possible to obtain better performance and reliability by using a native provider. For more information about other OLE DB providers written to access specific data stores, see "Microsoft OLE DB Providers Overview", or visit the Products page on the Universal Data Access Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/data/partners/products.htm, or contact your software vendor.