cxcsr2012

I have started with the normal WordPress files extracted and set up in my web folder. Then added the mu-plugins abstraction part of the tree; dropped the db.php back to the Content folder; then used the setup-config.php located int the “\mu-plugins\wp-db-abstraction\” folder. I used the “SQL Server using MS PHP driver” from the dropbox. For the database, I pointed to “MYSERVER\SQLEXPRESS” and made sure the database was set up and in mixed mode. There’s a lot of other settings and conditions that could prevent the connection, so I don’t know where to start to help you.

Mine worked for SQL Server Express 2012 with the 5.4.x sqlsrv extensions, but on another server I’m trying to repeat the same steps to connect to SQL Server 2008R2; It won’t connect. So I’m stuck there.

If you can get where the setup-config.php file I used (above) and you can see the drivers selection in the dropbox, I would assume they are loaded properly in IIS. If you can’t get there, then php isn’t set up correctly. After that, it could be your SQL Native Client settings (pipes,tcp, etc).

If you have already fixed it please report back what you did. It might help me on the SQLSRV 2008R2. If not, throw out some more areas here where you’re just guessing and maybe I’ll see a problem.

Good luck.

This was a new install with new server. New DB, new everything (downloaded in the last 3 days). There was no current data, just a login and user for the database (SQLExpress2012). I’m a little disappointed with the lack of good documentation. Backup?–not yet.

But Update!!!: I chose the “SQL Server using MS PHP driver” option, and after a few side issues with wordpress php files,,,I’m in! (at least up to the “Welcome to your new site” screen, which is local on my IIS).

I’m not through, I’m sure of that. But the deal is working. I haven’t analyzed the database, the logs, or any other potential side effects yet. It looks good and I will follow up tomorrow.

Thank you for replying. Stay with me–not done (keeping notes). I have to use this product this week–we shall see…

Thank you.