Support Windows PHP 8.4 build with MSSQL extensions (sqlsrv, pdo_sqlsrv)

[clevonnoel]

It would be very helpful to have a Windows PHP 8.4 build available with Microsoft SQL Server support enabled.

Specifically, I am looking for a Windows build that includes:

• sqlsrv
• pdo_sqlsrv

This would make NativePHP Desktop more practical for apps that rely on MSSQL in Windows environments.

What I’m trying to do

Build and distribute a NativePHP Desktop app for Windows using PHP 8.4, with backend/database connectivity to Microsoft SQL Server.

Current limitation

At the moment, the available bundled PHP builds for Windows do not appear to include MSSQL support, which blocks packaging apps that depend on:

• ext-sqlsrv
• ext-pdo_sqlsrv

Expected behaviour

A Windows PHP 8.4 build should be available that supports MSSQL through:

• sqlsrv
• pdo_sqlsrv

Ideally this would work the same way as other bundled PHP builds used by NativePHP Desktop, so the app can be built and packaged without needing a custom external PHP runtime.

Why this matters

Many internal business apps and enterprise desktop tools still depend on Microsoft SQL Server.
Having official Windows PHP 8.4 builds with MSSQL support would make NativePHP Desktop a stronger option for these use cases.

Suggested scope

• Add a Windows PHP 8.4 build with sqlsrv and pdo_sqlsrv
• Document any required Microsoft ODBC/driver dependencies, if applicable
• Clarify whether this is intended to be officially supported or whether custom PHP binaries are the recommended path for MSSQL users

Environment

• OS: Windows
• Target PHP version: 8.4
• Database: Microsoft SQL Server
• NativePHP Desktop version: latest

Additional note

If official support is not planned, documentation for using a custom Windows PHP 8.4 binary with MSSQL extensions in NativePHP Desktop would still be very helpful.