# Missing SQL Driver

## Description

After a new installation of Well Seeker, when connecting to a server database (AWS / Azure / Server) the warning message below may appear.

![](https://100379801-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2Fintroduction%2F-MiM7TV6VlNEN1MTHWqE%2F-MiM9If05wZpwFGLDhig%2F0.png?generation=1630328667329664\&alt=media)

## Cause

Missing SQL Server OBDC driver

## Solution

Download the MS SQL Server OBDC Driver from the Microsoft website link below. Choose the appropriate driver for the operating system (x86 or x64).

**NOTE: Well Seeker requires Version 17 specifically.** Version 18 and Version 17 can be safely installed side by side.

Microsoft:

[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/connect/odbc/download-odbc-driver-for-sql-server](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/connect/odbc/download-odbc-driver-for-sql-server?view=sql-server-ver17#version-17)