phpBB requires ODBC connection

I saw that phpBB was in the DASP marketplace, so I presume that it is supported. When I try to install it, I am asked for a DSN name.

How can I create a DSN name to sql Server 2005?
Or is there an alternate way to configure phpbb to use SQL Server 2005?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

marc

 

Hi Bruce,

That doesn't seem to be an option. I get mysql or mssql via ODBC as the only two options. MSSQL 2000+ on the requirements page is listed as "unavailable"

Thanks

marc

 

Just sent you the link via PM

Thanks

marc

 

Could someone point me to where I can get version 5.4.1, please?
The version listed on the DASP Web Application Gallery is 3.7 and the latest release on the phpBB site is 3.0.7.

Thanks

marc

 

Sorry for that, I think Bruce got it mixed up with a version of some other software.

You should download 3.0.7-PL1 which is the version we're running in the Control Panel.

Try it out and let me know if you have any questions

 

That was the versions that I installed ... 3.0.7-PL1

It is running on a Win2003/II6 box if that makes a difference

Thanks

marc

 

So, does anyone have any ideas? It looks like I have the latest version installed.

Thanks

marc

 

It seems like you'll have to use the link provided through the Microsoft Web Platform Installer:

http://www.phpbb.com/files/archive/3.0.7-PL1-mssqlnative.2/phpBB-3.0.7-PL1-mssqlnative.2.webpi.zip

This one has a Native option, which you'll see when you install it. I just tried this one, and it's a bit different from what they offer on the PHPBB site.

Sorry about that! Even took me a while to figure out why it wasn't working, so it appears this version is slightly modified for WPI