MSSQL is the sub-package of ((HomePage|MDB2)) for connecting to Microsoft SQL Server databases. ++ Common Issues with MSSQL # PHP does not normally come with the MSSQL module installed. * Add the MSSQL module to PHP. Look for ''extension=php_mssql'' in php.ini # MDB2 does not install all of the database sub-packages by default. * Install the MDB2 MSSQL package. ''pear i pear/MDB2#mssql'' # MDB2: Connect Failed (with no further details) * Ensure you have network access to your SQL host. * Enable the TCP/IP protocol on the SQL Server (this is usually disabled by default). * Ensure that the SQL Server port (Default:1433) is not blocked by a firewall.