Microsoft is updating its Amazon Redshift connector to utilize the new Amazon Redshift ODBC 2.x driver. This collaboration with Amazon Redshift aims to provide customers with an improved, secure, and stable data connectivity experience. The new driver ensures compatibility and enhances security, aligning with Microsoft's commitment to mitigating data connectivity threats. Existing connectors in Data Factory will automatically transition to the new ODBC 2.x driver across all regions. This enhancement will benefit connectivity between Redshift and a wide range of Microsoft products. Key capabilities of the updated connector include metadata visibility for external objects and support for Redshift Data Sharing reads. It also brings enhanced support for new features launched in Amazon Redshift. Additionally, users will gain the ability to audit connections between Microsoft products and Amazon Redshift. Customers can enable preview features to test and implement the connector sooner. Further details and information can be found in the Microsoft Redshift documentation.