Is the sqlsrv extension recommended for PHP 7.XX as an alternative to mssql functions?

The sqlsrv extension is recommended for PHP 7.XX as an alternative to mssql functions because the mssql extension is deprecated and no longer supported in PHP 7. To use the sqlsrv extension, you need to install the Microsoft Drivers for PHP for SQL Server and enable the extension in your PHP configuration. This will allow you to connect to and interact with Microsoft SQL Server databases using the sqlsrv functions. 

// Connect to SQL Server using sqlsrv extension
$serverName = "localhost";
$connectionOptions = array(
    "Database" => "dbName",
    "Uid" => "username",
    "PWD" => "password"
);
$conn = sqlsrv_connect($serverName, $connectionOptions);

if ($conn) {
    echo "Connected to SQL Server";
} else {
    echo "Connection failed";
}

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sqlsrv extension PHP 7.XX mssql functions alternative recommended

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