# Status of SQL Server Support for IronRuby on Rails

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/status-of-sql-server-support-for-ironruby-on-rails/136263>\
**Category:** IronRuby\
**Created:** [April 30, 2008, 7:42am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/status-of-sql-server-support-for-ironruby-on-rails/136263 "2008-04-30T07:42:13Z")\
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**Author:** ![softmind](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/8baadc/32.png) [@softmind](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/softmind)\
**Post date:** [April 30, 2008, 7:42am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/status-of-sql-server-support-for-ironruby-on-rails/136263/1 "2008-04-30T07:42:13Z")

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Hi,

I would like to work with IronRuby on Rails with Active Record and  
DataMapper.

I understand the adapter for SQL Server 2005/2008 is under preparation  
by the [asp.net](http://asp.net) team.

Can some one help me with the details of current status of the progress.

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**Author:** ![softmind](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/8baadc/32.png) [@softmind](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/softmind)\
**Post date:** [April 30, 2008, 2:04pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/status-of-sql-server-support-for-ironruby-on-rails/136263/2 "2008-04-30T14:04:15Z")

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> I understand the adapter for SQL Server 2005/2008 is under preparation  
> by the [asp.net](http://asp.net) team.

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@ SoftMind

I would suggest you to go for MySql only. It would help you with  
platform changing advantage if required in future, without suffering  
from Database problems later on.

You can host your Rails website with Apache and MySql.  
You can host your Rails website with Windows and MySql with Fast CGI  
advantage

You CANNOT easily host your Rails website with Apache and SQL SERVER.

Under this scenario IronRuby on Rails with MySQL is a safe and best way  
to go.