getting-started-with-the-php-sql-driver.md

title	Getting Started with the Microsoft Drivers for PHP
description	Learn about the system requirements for using the Microsoft Drivers for PHP for SQL Server and for loading the driver into the PHP process space.
author	David-Engel
ms.author	davidengel
ms.date	03/26/2018
ms.service	sql
ms.subservice	connectivity
ms.topic	get-started
ms.custom	intro-get-started

Getting Started with the Microsoft Drivers for PHP for SQL Server

[!INCLUDEDriver_PHP_Download]

This section provides information about the system requirements for using the [!INCLUDEssDriverPHP], and for loading the driver into the PHP process space.

Getting Started

• Step 1: Configure development environment for PHP development
• Step 2: Create a database for PHP development
• Step 3: Proof of concept connecting to SQL using PHP
• Step 4: Connect resiliently to SQL with PHP

See Also

Example Application (SQLSRV Driver)

Programming Guide for the Microsoft Drivers for PHP for SQL Server

SQLSRV Driver API Reference