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#Odbc driver 11 for sql server for x86 2008 drivers#
The DLL files for the drivers I have relative to the WordPress site root are: Access the following URL to download the ODBC Driver 11 for SQL Server for x86: This extension requires the ODBC Driver 11 for SQL Server. When trying to connect to the SQL Azure Database from the running PHP site, I just get this error:
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I've downloaded the 圆4 and x86 versions and tried the DLLs out of the relevant Windows directories and added them to the extension directory alongside the PHP drivers for both architectures but neither has worked. The Microsoft Drivers for PHP for SQL Server 3.1 instructions state that the "Microsoft ODBC Driver 11 for SQL Server version 11" is also required.
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I've also setup the database, user and password and tested that I can connect to it successfully using SQLCMD. Calling phpinfo() on a test page shows that the sqlsrv driver has been loaded into PHP, and also reports that PHP is x86. Using ODBC Driver 13 instead of ODBC Driver 11 to Connect to SQL Server 2008 R2. I've elected to use the sqlsrv driver, so I've installed the Microsoft Drivers for PHP for SQL Server 3.1 and added them into a folder in the WordPress website and configured them as an extension. Access the following URL to download the ODBC Driver 11 for SQL Server for x86. I've installed the WP Db Abstraction plugin, and followed its setup instructions. Once you click on the 'Download' button, you will be prompted to select the files you need. Note: There are multiple files available for this download. I want to convert the site to use SQL Server in Azure instead of MySQL. The Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server provides native connectivity from Windows to Microsoft SQL Server and Windows Azure SQL Database. I have a PHP 5.5 website running WordPress in Azure Websites configured to run with 64-bit IIS, with the database running in MySQL.