instead of using mysql database which is conventionally used as database with php, if sql server database is used with php are there any major differences to keep in mind. 1. are the connection statements ex = $conn = mysql_connect($hostname, $user, $dbpassword); etc does these remain the same or are they different. 2. unlike in mysql with phpmyadmin which is browser based to access databases and tables how to access sql server for the same functionality 3. can anyone provide a link about a manual for using sql database with php thanks.