Error connecting to MSSQL with SQLSrv and PHP 5.4.7

Question

I\'m trying to connect to an MSSQL database with PHP and encounter a very frustrating error while trying to connect. It loads for a minute, before printing out the following mes

Answer 1

I ran into the same problem but I found that I did not need to use the IP address, the server name worked just fime. Also I was not sure what port my server was using, I found the information here: How to find the port for MS SQL Server 2008?

I also found the following links helpful in getting PDO to work:

PHP PDO Connection to SQL Server with integrated security?

Use of PDO in classes

MS SQL Server (PDO) — Microsoft SQL Server Functions (PDO_SQLSRV)

I know ncksllvn solved his problem so I hope this helps whoever else visits!