March 12th, 2025

New Python Driver for SQL Server and Azure SQL!

Perry Skountrianos Sumit
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We’re thrilled to announce the alpha release of our new open-source Python driver for Microsoft SQL Server and the Azure SQL family, now available on GitHub: mssql-python.

Built from the ground up, this driver offers Python developers a robust, efficient, and fully open-source solution for connecting to SQL Server and Azure SQL. Whether you’re building data-driven applications, automating workflows, or leveraging advanced analytics, mssql-python is designed to provide a seamless and high-performance experience.

For more details, check-out our announcement blog post: https://lnkd.in/gRWsszby.

This is just the beginning—we’re excited to build this driver together with the community and would love your feedback!

Documentation | Release Notes | Roadmap

Join us in shaping the future of Python connectivity with SQL Server!

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Python
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python

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Perry Skountrianos
Perry Skountrianos
Principal Program Manager

Experienced Technical Program Manager with entrepreneurial passion and strong technical skills in the areas of cloud computing, databases, and AI. Highly self-motivated with strong ability to analyze practical, complex problems, design solutions, and lead multi-disciplinary teams to timely implement and deliver E2E solutions.

Sumit
Sumit
Senior Engineering Architect - Azure Data

A data geek by profession - started as a Support Engineer at Microsoft CSS with SQL Server team and grew to Escalation Engineer. Later moved to field teams as a Premier Field Engineer and then to Data and AI Consultant with MCS. Worked through entire Data and Analytics Platform suite on Microsoft technologies with in-depth expertise on SQL Server and Azure SQL, specialized in SQL Performance. Currently, working as an Engineering Architect with the Azure Data team helping customers to unblock ...

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