microsoft-php-driver-for-sql-server.md

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Microsoft Drivers for PHP for SQL Server	The Microsoft Drivers for PHP for SQL Server enable integration with SQL Server for PHP applications via PHP extensions.	David-Engel	davidengel	mikeray	09/18/2024	sql	connectivity	conceptual

Microsoft Drivers for PHP for SQL Server

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The Microsoft Drivers for PHP for SQL Server enable integration with SQL Server for PHP applications. The drivers are PHP extensions that allow the reading and writing of SQL Server data from within PHP scripts. The drivers provide interfaces for accessing data in Azure SQL Database and in all editions of SQL Server 2005 and later (including Express Editions). The drivers make use of PHP features, including PHP streams, to read and write large objects.

Getting started

• Step 1: Configure development environment for PHP development
• Step 2: Create a database for PHP development
• Step 3: Proof of concept connecting to SQL using PHP
• Step 4: Connect resiliently to SQL with PHP

Documentation

• Getting Started
• Overview
• Programming Guide
• Security Considerations

Community

Support Resources for the Microsoft Drivers for PHP for SQL Server

Download

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Related content

Code Samples for the Microsoft Drivers for PHP for SQL Server