There is also the fact that you need to make sure your php build supports mssql or that you install the proper extensions. I haven't installed php on a MS server in years. For all I know it's built in....

not built in, but it's a 1 liner to enable it in php.ini.

Just curious if any resolution to this topic has happened. Using mssql 2005 in leau of mysql. The reason is my host provider provides 100mb of sql 2005 for free and each additional 100mb is a minor amount, but I have to pay for 50mb bites of mysql at $50.00 per year. They say it is due to the increased server load.

Hello Ruben,

There really is no resolution beyond what has already been said. The product is written to support MySQL not MS SQL for obvious reasons. If the tables turn in the future and Microsoft is offering a Free database that runs on both Linux and Windows and MySQL is not as attractive for one reason or another, then things might change, but I wouldn't count on it any time soon.

I can understand your reasons, but there just is not anywhere near enough demand for MS SQL vs MySQL and that is true for just about any Internet Database project not just UBBT.

What might be better for you is to find another Host provider that is more geared towards MySQL. There are thousands of host providers out there that I'm sure have better deals than what you're currently getting.

Thanks btdoc for the reply. Yes there are lots of providers out there but my host has been the best out of three I have tried and I am not willing to change for this issue. I would rather pay a few dollars per year with what I have.