Hi all.
I have setup phpbb3 successfully in the past with MYSQL. Fast and easy. But my friend has a server that only supports MSSQL. The phpbb3 setup programs states only that "MSSQL Server 2000+ via ODBC is available." I have been spoiled using all the tolls Godaddy has to offer with the MYSQL. I'm really lost with the MSSQL. I see things in the server's CP which I thought were obvious. Like the data source being the server address. Initial catalog perhaps being the database name, etc. I've setup a user name and pw, and plugged it all into the phpbb3 setup, but I am sure I am most certainly doing something wrong with the database as I keep getting the error:
Could not connect to the database, see error message below.
[Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specified
I would like to simply setup this one forum for my friend on his server, and in no way do I do this professionally. I just do these forums for fun. :)
If anyone can offer me a simple step by step, or links to a site showing how to, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks :)