Using SQL Server 7.0 and PHP

Can I use SQL Server 7.0 instead of MySQL when using PHP

[dspyke]

I currently use ASP and SQL Server 7 as my DB. I want to install PHP but don't know if I can use SQL Server with PHP instead of MySQL. I always hear MySQL and PHP mentioned together. If I can't, do you think it would be OK to have two DB's running on the same machine. One to support my ASP website and the other to support my PHP developed web site. Hope this all makes sense.

Thanks to all in advance for your help!

[txbakers]

yes, you can use php with SQL Server without a problem

it's a myth that you MUST use php with mySQL. They are mentioned together because both are open source software.

but, what's wrong with ASP? anything you can do with PhP you can do with ASP.

[dspyke]

Thanks txbakers for your reply. I currently use ASP and am just learning PHP. I hear MySQL and PHP used together. I have no problem using ASP. Just thought there would be some advantages using PHP. I did some research after my post and found I can use ASP for what I want to do. It good to know at least I can use PHP with my SQL Server DB, if I choose to do so.

Thanks again for your reply!