SqlClient

[Stable release 6.0.5] - 2026-01-15

This update brings the below changes over the previous stable release:

Fixed

• Fixed NullReferenceException issue with SqlDataAdapter when processing batch scenarios where certain SQL RPC calls may not include system parameters. (#3878)

Added

What Changed:

• Added new AppContext...

This update brings the following changes since the 6.1.3 release:

Fixed

• Fixed NullReferenceException issue with SqlDataAdapter when processing batch scenarios where certain SQL RPC calls may not include system parameters. (#3877)
• Fixed connection pooling...

This update brings the following changes since the 5.1.8 release:

Changed

• Use Environment.TickCount for SqlStatistics execution timing. (#3831)
• Updated dependencies (#3838):
  • .NET Standard 2.0:
    • Microsoft.Win32.Registry - Removed
    • System.Bu...

Preview Release 7.0.0-preview3.25342.7 - December 8, 2025

Added

Support for .NET 10

What Changed:

• Updated pipelines and test suites to compile the driver using the .NET 10 SDK. Cleaned up unnecessary dependency references. (#3686)

Who Benefits:

• Developers targeting .NET 10.

Impact:

• Addressed .NET 1...

This update brings the below changes over the 6.0.3 release:

Added

App Context Switch for Ignoring Server-Provided Failover Partner

What Changed:

• A new app context switch Switch.Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.IgnoreServerProvidedFailoverPartner was introduced to let the client ignore server-provided fa...