sqlcmd utility for Linux machine is free to install and use?

Sandeep Eknath Kedare 21 Reputation points
2021-03-12T13:48:44.553+00:00

We are looking for any client tool to connect MSSQL databases. Is sqlcmd utility by Microsoft is free to use as MSSQL client to connect MSSQL databases from Linux machines? Please advise

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  1. CathyJi-MSFT 21,086 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2021-03-15T07:12:31.34+00:00

    Hi @Sandeep Eknath Kedare ,

    > Is sqlcmd utility by Microsoft is free to use as MSSQL client to connect MSSQL databases from Linux machines?

    Yes, sqlcmd utility by Microsoft is free. For the steps to install sqlcmd, please refer to MS document Install sqlcmd and bcp the SQL Server command-line tools on Linux.

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  1. Erland Sommarskog 100.9K Reputation points MVP
    2021-03-12T22:47:38.017+00:00

    Yes, it is free.