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# ODBC and client applications

# ODBC and client applications {#ariaid-title1}

See the following pages for examples of how to use the ODBC driver to create data
sources from other applications.
* **[Use Interactive SQL with ODBC](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/LYUJJZjZmkgjg9GjTvXjEQ)**   
  Run the Interactive SQL application for quick verification of connectivity and to test query results without using a full application.
* **[ODBC driver in SQL Server](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/yLqMBeRBRy_4xFC8C_2kYA)**   
  Use the ServiceNow ODBC driver in SQL Server as a Linked Server.
* **[Use the ODBC driver in Excel](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/oZrzRe90q5Vy_zH8lll31A)**   
  After installing the ODBC driver and its associated DSN, use it in Excel as a data source provider.
* **[Use the ODBC driver in Crystal Reports](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/AikUflxQGoCI4ym0HJtbmQ)**   
  After installing the ODBC driver and its associated DSN, use it in Crystal Reports as a data source provider.