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Microsoft ODBC driver for SQL Server

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

The driver is available for major distros, but not for Photon.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/connect/odbc/download-odbc-driver-for-sql-server?view=sql-server-ver16
I neee to install the driver on Photon 4.
Which precompiled package can be compatible with PhotonOs 4?

Describe the solution you'd like

A distribution name and version to download the package from MS site, that works with v4

Describe alternatives you've considered

No response

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Research direction

No repository file or test is identified. Start by checking Photon OS 4 package compatibility against Microsoft's SQL Server ODBC driver distributions, then document the compatible distribution and version or explain that no precompiled package is supported.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux, sql
Domain
databases, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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