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This feature was <em class="emphasis">REMOVED</em> in PHP 7.0.0.
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Alternatives to this feature include:
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These functions allow you to access MS SQL Server database.
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This extension is not available anymore on Windows with PHP 5.3 or later.
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SQLSRV, an alternative extension for MS SQL connectivity is available from
Microsoft: <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/sqlserver/ff657782.aspx" class="link external">» http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/sqlserver/ff657782.aspx</a>.
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