mssql in php snippets problem

Hello,

I'm having my first experiences with drupal, and for now i'm satisfied!

My webserver (with drupal) is hosted externally, while the (MSSQL) database is at another place. I've created a new block where i need the connection to the database. But I don't get the connection accomplished with the php code.

Another possibilty is to copy/convert the mssql database to mysql database, but i again i don't know how to do that?

Has anyone got some tips,hints...?

Thanks,

Niels