SQLEXPR32_x86_ENU.exe (This contains the Native Client, but is a smaller package). Alternatively, the standalone package was named sqlncli.msi .
(as of this writing) is through the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Feature Pack page. Search your browser for: "Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Feature Pack" "SQL Server Native Client" microsoft sql server native client 10.0 odbc driver download
| Feature | Native Client 10.0 | Latest ODBC Driver 18 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | TLS 1.2 Support | No (requires registry hack) | Yes | | Always Encrypted | No | Yes | | Azure Active Directory | No | Yes | | UTF-16 support | Partial | Full | | Windows on ARM | No | Yes | | Support lifecycle | Ended | Active until 2028+ | SQLEXPR32_x86_ENU
For IT administrators, document any usage of SNAC 10.0 in your environment – it should be part of your legacy migration roadmap. Modernize your connectivity stack to ODBC Driver 17/18 whenever possible. The future is secure, but the past sometimes needs a bridge. Make yours a cautious one. Search your browser for: "Microsoft SQL Server 2008