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SQL Server version 8 is not supported by this driver

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System information:

  • Operating system (distribution) and version: ArchLinux
  • DBeaver version: 6.0.4.201905162234
  • Java version : openjdk version “1.8.0_212”

Connection specification:

  • Database name and version: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 8.00.766.00; SP3a
  • Driver name: mssql-jdbc RELEASE 7.2.1.jre8
  • Do you use tunnels or proxies (SSH, SOCKS, etc)? No

Describe the problem you’re observing:

SQL Server version 8 is not supported by this driver. ClientConnectionId:d4ef36de-cff9-4525-b38d-d3881da6b020

Issue Analytics

  • State:closed
  • Created 4 years ago
  • Comments:5 (1 by maintainers)

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serge-ridercommented, Jun 4, 2019

You could try to use old driver (jTDS or MS) in order to work with old SQL Server versions.

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julian-innerchildcommented, Jun 1, 2022

Scrolling down on drivers selection screen will offer you those older drivers. Just add a new server connection and select the correct one.

You could check the following screenshots:

  1. Driver selection screen 1

  2. Scrolling down to pick the correct one https://postimg.cc/F77YycdS 2

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