Connections to a Microsoft SQL Server database are made by selecting Microsoft SQL Server from the list of drivers in the list of connectors in the Qlik SenseAdd data or Data load editor dialogs.
Information noteIndustry-accepted best practices must be followed when using or allowing access through the ODBC Connector. Administrators must follow The Principle of Least Privilege when setting up source database privileges and permissions.
Supported Microsoft SQL Server versions
The followings data versions are supported:
2014 to 2022
Information noteWhen using the connector for Microsoft SQL Server, ensure that your environment is on a supported Microsoft SQL Server version.
Supported Microsoft SQL Server data types
The following Microsoft SQL Server data types are supported by the Microsoft SQL Server Connector.
BigInt
BigInt Identity
Binary
Bit
Char
Date
DateTime
DateTime2
Decimal
Decimal Identity
Float
GUID
Int
Int Identity
Money
NChar
NText
Numeric
Numeric Identity
NVarChar
NVarChar(max)
Real
SmallDateTime
SmallInt
SmallInt Identity
SmallMoney
SysName
Text
Time
TinyInt
TinyInt Identity
Varbinary
VarChar
VarChar(max)
XML
Information noteYou might be able to retrieve data types that are not noted in the Supported list. However, these unlisted data types might not work in future updates. In addition, Qlik cannot provide support for items not included in the Supported list.
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