2016 Access Database Engine

Database Administrators often use the engine to create a "Linked Server" in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). This allows them to write T-SQL queries that join SQL tables with Excel spreadsheets.

(Note: Attempting to install the opposite bit-version often requires uninstalling the existing Office suite, which is why many enterprises have stuck with the 2010 engine, which was more lenient regarding side-by-side installation.) 2016 access database engine

The redistributable is available as a free download from the Official Microsoft Download Center . Support for this specific version officially ended on , but it remains available for legacy system compatibility. 32-bit accessdatabaseengine.exe Matches 32-bit Office/Applications 64-bit accessdatabaseengine_X64.exe Matches 64-bit Office/Applications Common Installation Hurdles Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 Redistributable Database Administrators often use the engine to create