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SQLCMD for Mac - bash: sqlcmd: command not found
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Description
I am following the installation instruction on how Create Python apps using SQL Server on macOS.
On Step 1.3 Install the ODBC Driver and SQL Command Line Utility for SQL Server
After installing SQLCMD, you can connect to SQL Server using the following command:
$ sqlcmd -S 127.0.0.1 -U sa -P your_password
I get this error:
bash: sqlcmd: command not found
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Start with the macOS installation instructions referenced in Step 1.3, especially the ODBC Driver and SQL Command Line Utility section, and reproduce the shown sqlcmd command. Done means the instructions let a macOS user invoke sqlcmd successfully or clearly document the required setup when it is not on PATH.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- macos, sql
- Domain
- documentation
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
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- Stale
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- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100