# Use the Simba ODBC and JDBC drivers for BigQuery > [!NOTE] > **Note:** As an alternative to the Simba drivers, consider using the Google-developed [JDBC driver for BigQuery](https://docs.cloud.google.com/bigquery/docs/jdbc-for-bigquery) and [ODBC driver for BigQuery](https://docs.cloud.google.com/bigquery/docs/odbc-for-bigquery). The Simba Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) and Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) drivers for BigQuery connect your applications to BigQuery, letting you use BigQuery features with your preferred tooling and infrastructure. Generally, the JDBC driver is used with Java applications, and the ODBC driver is used otherwise. The Simba ODBC and JDBC drivers are developed by [insightsoftware](https://insightsoftware.com/simba/), a [Google Cloud Ready - BigQuery partner](https://docs.cloud.google.com/bigquery/docs/bigquery-ready-overview). ## Limitations The Simba ODBC and JDBC drivers for BigQuery are subject to the following limitations: - [BigQuery load features](https://docs.cloud.google.com/bigquery/docs/loading-data) aren't supported. - [BigQuery export features](https://docs.cloud.google.com/bigquery/docs/export-intro) aren't supported. - [Query prefixes](https://docs.cloud.google.com/bigquery/docs/introduction-sql#sql) aren't supported. - All [data manipulation language (DML) limitations](https://docs.cloud.google.com/bigquery/docs/data-manipulation-language#dml-limitations) apply. - [Parameterized queries](https://docs.cloud.google.com/bigquery/docs/parameterized-queries) only provide query validation. Query performance isn't affected. - The drivers are specific to BigQuery and can't be used with other products or services. ## Before you begin When you use the Simba ODBC and JDBC drivers for BigQuery, you have the option to read data with the BigQuery Storage Read API, instead of with the standard BigQuery API. In the insightsoftware documentation, this feature is called the *High-Throughput API* . If you plan to use this optional feature, ensure that you have the [required roles](https://docs.cloud.google.com/bigquery/docs/reference/odbc-jdbc-drivers#high-throughput-roles). ### Required roles for the High-Throughput API To get the permissions that you need to use the High-Throughput API, ask your administrator to grant you the [BigQuery Read Session User](https://docs.cloud.google.com/iam/docs/roles-permissions/bigquery#bigquery.readSessionUser) (`roles/bigquery.readSessionUser`) IAM role on your BigQuery project. For more information about granting roles, see [Manage access to projects, folders, and organizations](https://docs.cloud.google.com/iam/docs/granting-changing-revoking-access). This predefined role contains the permissions required to use the High-Throughput API. To see the exact permissions that are required, expand the **Required permissions** section: #### Required permissions The following permissions are required to use the High-Throughput API: - `resourcemanager.projects.get` - `resourcemanager.projects.list` - `bigquery.readsessions.create` - `bigquery.readsessions.getData` - `bigquery.readsessions.update` You might also be able to get these permissions with [custom roles](https://docs.cloud.google.com/iam/docs/creating-custom-roles) or other [predefined roles](https://docs.cloud.google.com/iam/docs/roles-overview#predefined). ## Install and configure the Simba ODBC driver for BigQuery > [!NOTE] > **Note:** As an alternative to the Simba ODBC driver, consider using the [Google-developed ODBC driver for BigQuery](https://docs.cloud.google.com/bigquery/docs/odbc-for-bigquery). 1. Download the 3.4.4.1008 version of the driver for your operating system: - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_3.4.4.1008.msi) (`.msi` file) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_3.4.4.1008.msi) (`.msi` file) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_3.4.4.1008-Linux.tar.gz) (`.tar.gz` file) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-3.4.4.1008.dmg) (`.dmg` file) By downloading the Simba ODBC driver for BigQuery, you agree to the applicable [Google Terms of Service](https://cloud.google.com/terms). Sublicensing or OEM redistribution may require separate licensing. 2. Follow the instructions in the [insightsoftware installation and configuration guide](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/Simba%20Google%20BigQuery%20ODBC%20Connector%20Install%20and%20Configuration%20Guide-3.4.4.1008.pdf). For information on feature changes and workflow updates, see [Simba Google BigQuery ODBC Data Connector Release Notes](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/release-notes-3.4.4.1008.txt). To see a list of previous driver versions, expand the following section: ### Previous Simba ODBC driver versions #### 3.4.1.3004 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_3.4.1.3004.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_3.4.1.3004.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_3.4.1.3004-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-3.4.1.3004.dmg) #### 3.3.1.3003 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_3.3.1.3003.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_3.3.1.3003.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_3.3.1.3003-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-3.3.1.3003.dmg) #### 3.3.1.1001 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_3.3.1.1001.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_3.3.1.1001.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_3.3.1.1001-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-3.3.1.1001.dmg) #### 3.2.1.3002 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_3.2.1.3002.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_3.2.1.3002.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_3.2.1.3002-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-3.2.1.3002.dmg) #### 3.2.1.3001 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_3.2.1.3001.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_3.2.1.3001.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_3.2.1.3001-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-3.2.1.3001.dmg) #### 3.1.6.3037 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_3.1.6.3037.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_3.1.6.3037.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_3.1.6.3037-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-3.1.6.3037.dmg) #### 3.1.6.1026 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_3.1.6.1026.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_3.1.6.1026.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_3.1.6.1026-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-3.1.6.1026.dmg) #### 3.1.5.1022 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_3.1.5.1022.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_3.1.5.1022.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_3.1.5.1022-Linux.tar) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-3.1.5.1022.dmg) #### 3.1.4.1020 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_3.1.4.1020.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_3.1.4.1020.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_3.1.4.1020-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-3.1.4.1020.dmg) #### 3.1.2.1009 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_3.1.2.1009.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_3.1.2.1009.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_3.1.2.1009-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-3.1.2.1009.dmg) #### 3.1.2.1004 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_3.1.2.1004.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_3.1.2.1004.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_3.1.2.1004-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-3.1.2.1004.dmg) #### 3.0.7.1016 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_3.0.7.1016.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_3.0.7.1016.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_3.0.7.1016-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-3.0.7.1016.dmg) #### 3.0.5.1011 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_3.0.5.1011.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_3.0.5.1011.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_3.0.5.1011-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-3.0.5.1011.dmg) #### 3.0.4.1008 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_3.0.4.1008.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_3.0.4.1008.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_3.0.4.1008-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-3.0.4.1008.dmg) #### 3.0.3.1006 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_3.0.3.1006.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_3.0.3.1006.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_3.0.3.1006-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-3.0.3.1006.dmg) #### 3.0.2.1005 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_3.0.2.1005.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_3.0.2.1005.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_3.0.2.1005-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-3.0.2.1005.dmg) #### 3.0.0.1001 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_3.0.0.1001.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_3.0.0.1001.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_3.0.0.1001-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-3.0.0.1001.dmg) #### 2.5.2.1004 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_2.5.2.1004.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_2.5.2.1004.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_2.5.2.1004-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-2.5.2.1004.dmg) #### 2.5.0.1001 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_2.5.0.1001.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_2.5.0.1001.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_2.5.0.1001-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-2.5.0.1001.dmg) #### 2.4.6.1015 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_2.4.6.1015.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_2.4.6.1015.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_2.4.6.1015-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-2.4.6.1015.dmg) #### 2.4.5.1014 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_2.4.5.1014.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_2.4.5.1014.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_2.4.5.1014-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-2.4.5.1014.dmg) #### 2.4.3.1012 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_2.4.3.1012.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_2.4.3.1012.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_2.4.3.1012-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-2.4.3.1012.dmg) #### 2.4.1.1009 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_2.4.1.1009.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_2.4.1.1009.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_2.4.1.1009-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-2.4.1.1009.dmg) #### 2.4.0.1002 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_2.4.0.1002.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_2.4.0.1002.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_2.4.0.1002-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-2.4.0.1002.dmg) #### 2.3.5.1009 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_2.3.5.1009.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_2.3.5.1009.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_2.3.5.1009-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-2.3.5.1009.dmg) #### 2.3.3.1005 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_2.3.3.1005.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_2.3.3.1005.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_2.3.3.1005-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-2.3.3.1005.dmg) #### 2.3.2.1003 - [Windows 32-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery32_2.3.2.1003.msi) - [Windows 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery64_2.3.2.1003.msi) - [Linux 32-bit and 64-bit](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery_2.3.2.1003-Linux.tar.gz) - [macOS](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/odbc/SimbaODBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery-2.3.2.1003.dmg) ## Install and configure the Simba JDBC driver for BigQuery > [!NOTE] > **Note:** As an alternative to the Simba JDBC driver, consider using the [Google-developed JDBC driver for BigQuery](https://docs.cloud.google.com/bigquery/docs/jdbc-for-bigquery). 1. Download the [1.8.3.1002 version of the driver](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.8.3.1002.zip). By downloading the Simba JDBC driver for BigQuery, you agree to the applicable [Google Terms of Service](https://cloud.google.com/terms). Sublicensing or OEM redistribution may require separate licensing. 2. Follow the instructions in the [insightsoftware installation and configuration guide](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/Simba%20Google%20BigQuery%20JDBC%20Connector%20Install%20and%20Configuration%20Guide_1.8.3.1002.pdf). For information on feature changes and workflow updates, see [Simba Google BigQuery JDBC Data Connector Release Notes](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/release-notes_1.8.3.1002.txt). To see a list of previous driver versions, expand the following section: ### Previous Simba JDBC driver versions - [1.8.1.1003](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.8.1.1003.zip) - [1.8.0.1001](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.8.0.1001.zip) - [1.7.0.1001](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.7.0.1001.zip) - [1.6.5.1002](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.6.5.1002.zip) - [1.6.5.1001](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.6.5.1001.zip) - [1.6.3.1004](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.6.3.1004.zip) - [1.6.2.1003](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.6.2.1003.zip) - [1.6.1.1002](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.6.1.1002.zip) - [1.5.4.1008](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.5.4.1008.zip) - [1.5.0.1001](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.5.0.1001.zip) - [1.3.3.1004](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.3.3.1004.zip) - [1.3.2.1003](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaBigQueryJDBC42-1.3.2.1003.zip) - [1.3.0.1001](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.3.0.1001.zip) - [1.2.25.1029](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.2.25.1029.zip) - [1.2.23.1027](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.2.23.1027.zip) - [1.2.22.1026](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.2.22.1026.zip) - [1.2.21.1025](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.2.21.1025.zip) - [1.2.19.1023](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.2.19.1023.zip) - [1.2.18.1022](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.2.18.1022.zip) - [1.2.16.1020](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.2.16.1020.zip) - [1.2.14.1017](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.2.14.1017.zip) - [1.2.1.1001 (JDBC 4.2-compatible)](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery42_1.2.1.1001.zip) - [1.2.1.1001 (JDBC 4.1-compatible)](https://storage.googleapis.com/simba-bq-release/jdbc/SimbaJDBCDriverforGoogleBigQuery41_1.2.1.1001.zip) ## Support Support for the Simba ODBC and JDBC drivers for BigQuery is available through standard [Cloud Customer Care](https://docs.cloud.google.com/bigquery/support) channels. ## Pricing You can download the Simba ODBC and JDBC drivers for BigQuery at no cost. However, sublicensing or OEM distribution may require a separate license. For additional licensing inquiries regarding redistribution or OEM licensing, you may contact insightsoftware (FKA Simba) directly at [insightsoftware.com](https://insightsoftware.com). When you use the driver, the following BigQuery pricing applies: - [Compute pricing](https://cloud.google.com/bigquery/pricing#compute-pricing-models) for the queries that you run. - [Storage pricing](https://cloud.google.com/bigquery/pricing#storage-pricing), if your driver is configured to write large result sets to a destination table. - [BigQuery Storage Read API pricing](https://cloud.google.com/bigquery/pricing#data-extraction-pricing) for data reads of large result sets, if your driver uses the High-Throughput API feature. ## What's next - Learn more about the [Google-developed JDBC driver for BigQuery](https://docs.cloud.google.com/bigquery/docs/jdbc-for-bigquery). - Explore other [BigQuery developer tools](https://docs.cloud.google.com/bigquery/docs/developer-overview).