If your environment uses or compatible BI tools, this specific version ensures seamless communication between your data source and client applications like Excel, Power BI Desktop, or custom OLE DB-based tools. Key Features and Usage
: Provides modern authentication support and is Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 compliant. How to Download and Install If your environment uses or compatible BI tools,
: Acts as the primary driver for high-performance connections to multi-dimensional cubes and tabular models. Power BI Desktop
: Required if you are using 32-bit client applications, such as a 32-bit version of Excel or Visual Studio. 2. Installation Steps If your environment uses or compatible BI tools,