The Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server (MSOLEDBSQL19) is the modern, feature-rich successor to both the legacy SQLOLEDB and SQLNCLI drivers. It bridges the gap between classic ADO/VB6/VC++ unmanaged code and modern SQL Server (2022, Azure SQL DB). Recommended for production, but with specific caveats around connection string changes and deployment.
Provider=MSOLEDBSQL19; Data Source=server; Initial Catalog=db; Integrated Security=SSPI; ole db driver