I’m working on a Rails project on Windows and need to connect to a SQL Server database. I’ve been searching for the right adapter gem but having trouble finding it.
I attempted to install it using this command but it didn’t work:
gem install activerecord-sqlserver-adapter --source=http://gems.rubyonrails.org
What are some other reliable sources where I can download this gem? Are there alternative methods to get the SQL Server adapter working with Rails on a Windows machine?
Any suggestions would be really helpful. I just need to establish a connection between my Rails app and the SQL Server database.
Note: Running the command prompt with administrator privileges might be necessary for the installation to succeed.
try adding it to your Gemfile instead of installing it manually. just put gem 'activerecord-sqlserver-adapter' in there and run bundle install. also, make sure you’ve got the correct ODBC drivers on windows, that’s often the culprit.
The gem source you are using appears to be outdated. The activerecord-sqlserver-adapter can now be found in the standard RubyGems repository. You can install it by simply running:
gem install activerecord-sqlserver-adapter
When working with SQL Server on Windows, it’s also necessary to install TinyTDS, which should install automatically if it’s required. Ensure that the SQL Server Native Client is already installed on your system. In your database.yml configuration file, set the adapter to ‘sqlserver’ and include your server details. I recommend specifying the exact SQL Server version in your connection string to avoid compatibility issues. The adapter has improved significantly and should function well with contemporary versions of Rails on Windows.
sounds like a version compatiblity problem. what rails version are u on? newer adapter versions often break with older rails. have u tried bundler instead of direct install? worth checking for dependency conflicts too.