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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://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/nmUtnGNgenceI1t7lx2jzQ)**   
  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://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/siIjBR~MIw6o79r_BNSEAQ)**   
  Use the ServiceNow ODBC driver in SQL Server as a Linked Server.
* **[Use the ODBC driver in Excel](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/4VnYC~GQ_1AAzzbIPPHG_g)**   
  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://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/GJKIYaMG0XXz_FABGy~A5Q)**   
  After installing the ODBC driver and its associated DSN, use it in Crystal Reports as a data source provider.