Visit the Microsoft Download Center and search for "SQL Server 2008 Native Client" . Look for results containing "Feature Pack". Ensure you select the correct service pack level (SP4 recommended).
He pulled up a browser, the glow reflecting in his tired eyes. He typed the mantra of the desperate IT professional into the search bar:
A progress bar appeared. Files were being registered. Resources were being written to C:\Windows\System32\ (and more importantly, secretly redirected to SysWOW64 for the 32-bit compatibility).
Look for sqlncli.msi . Depending on your system architecture, you will need the x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) version.
He opened the application, punched in his credentials, and watched as the dashboard populated with thousands of rows of financial data. The migration was back on track.
, is primarily intended for legacy applications that require features introduced in SQL Server 2008, such as XML data type support and snapshot transaction isolation. www.mertech.com Official Download and Installation