The new AllowedOpenSSLVersions option allows you to determine which version of the OpenSSL library file the driver uses for data encryption. See AllowedOpenSSLVersions or Designating an OpenSSL Library for details.
Changed Behavior
The following Windows platforms have reached the end of their product lifecycle and are no longer supported by the driver:
Windows 8.0 (versions 8.1 and higher are still supported)
Windows Vista (all versions)
Windows XP (all versions)
Windows Server 2003 (all versions)
Changes for 8.0.2 GA
Driver Enhancements
The version of the OpenSSL library that ships with the driver has been updated. Refer to the Release Notes for current OpenSSL library information.
Changes for 8.0.1 GA
Certifications
Certified with Windows 10
Driver Enhancements
The driver has been enhanced to support the Decimal and Varchar data types. See Data Types.
The new Min Long Varchar Size connection option allows you to fetch SQL_LONGVARCHAR columns whose size is smaller than the minimum imposed by some third-party applications, such as SQL Server Linked Server. See Min Long Varchar Size for details.
The new Varchar Threshold connection option allows you to fetch columns that would otherwise exceed the upper limit of the SQL_VARCHAR type for some third-party applications, such as SQL Server Linked Server. See Varchar Threshold for details.
Changed Behavior
The default value for the Array Size connection option has changed to 20000. See Array Size for details.
Release Highlights for 8.0.0 GA
Support for Apache Spark SQL 1.2.x and 1.3.x.
DataDirect Wire Protocol technology for improved response time and throughput.
Release Notes (includes the latest OpenSSL support information)