SLES 11 SP 1 64bit - Connect to MSSQL server 2008 R2

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Hello,

I am attempting to write a Perl script that connects to a MSSQL server 2008 R2. I’ve done some Google’ing and I have found EasySoft, which seems to do a nice job, but costs quite alot. So I’ve found this guide:

http://gheeknet.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/perl-to-microsoft-sql-server-2008-standard-via-odbc-using-freetds-drivers/

It uses Freetds, which seems to only be available for OpenSuse. So, what alternative do I have? Are there any other ways of achieving this? I haven’t been able to find anything.

Thanks in advance,

Jacob.

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jacmarpet Wrote in message:
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I am attempting to write a Perl script that connects to a MSSQL server
2008 R2. I’ve done some Google’ing and I have found EasySoft, which
seems to do a nice job, but costs quite alot. So I’ve found this guide:

http://gheeknet.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/perl-to-microsoft-sql-server-2008-standard-via-odbc-using-freetds-drivers/

It uses Freetds, which seems to only be available for OpenSuse. So, what
alternative do I have? Are there any other ways of achieving this? I
haven’t been able to find anything.[/color]

Fortunately others have used the openSUSE Build Service[1] to
package FreeTDS for SLES11 SP1[2].

Try adding the repo from https://build.opensuse.
org/package/binaries/home:csbuild:DBA/freetds?re
pository=SLE_11_SP1 (URL may wrap).

HTH.

[1] http://build.opensuse.org/
[2] http://software.opensuse.org/package/freetds

Simon
SUSE Knowledge Partner

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