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Asked: 2026-05-28T22:57:42+00:00

I am debating between using MsSQL and SQLSrv to connect to SQL Server. Our

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I am debating between using MsSQL and SQLSrv to connect to SQL Server.

Our platform is running IIS7 on Windows and using PHP. We tried using the MsSQL extension to work but had problems so we decided to use SQLSrv instead since it was easier to get working.

Using MsSQL would be the preferred option because it fits the workflow better and the function names are similar to the ones used in SQL. Is it worth the effort to use MsSQL with PHP in light of the problems we are facing or should we use SQLSrv with the downsides mentioned.

Also, on the MSDN Docs for SQLSrv it mentions that the documentation is for preview and might change. Does that mean the functions could end up changing?

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  1. Editorial Team

    As far as the notice on the documentation all it means is they may change the wording of the document later in its release, I can’t promise that the functions will stay the same however nothing on that page leads me to believe otherwise. Here is a Microsoft Wiki article on Accessing SQL Server Databases from PHP is says that the process outlined on that page is compatible with SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008, and SQL Server 2008 R2 so the software should not change since it needs to maintain compatibility with older versions of SQL Server.

    You may also want to reference that wiki article, it contains step by step setup procedures for MsSQL and SQLSrv which may work for you and fix the issue you have.

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