Hi Monks!

I have to access a MSSQL Server 2k on a Win 2k box from a linux server, probably using ODBC. I did some research through Super Search, deja, google etc. but I'm still not sure I get it right. I have no access to the Windows box yet, so just some theoretical questions now:
  1. Are there any ways to access the MSSQL server without installing any additional software on the server (i.e. windows) side and without using another windows server that acts as some kind of bridge? The freetds/DBD::Sybase approach maybe?
  2. Any experience with a similiar problem? Especially concerning MSSQL Server 2000?
My first - and hopefully my last - windows question here :)
snowcrash (now heading for the book shop in order to buy the cheetah book)

In reply to ODBC from Linux to Windows 2000 / MSSQL by snowcrash

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