Debian and FreeTDS

Installing SugarCRM on our Debian server for some testing of interaction between Sugar on Linux and its data on MS-SQL on Windows.

So freeTDS is a supporting tool to make the database connections from Linux based PHP to Sybase and MS-SQL database servers.

Problem was that trying to locate the correct freeTDS stuff to install was a bit obscure.

FreeTDS is not listed as such for apt-get on Debian.

It is freetds-dev or tdsodbc.

apt-get install freetds-dev

or

apt-get install tdsodbc

Remote Server Admin Tools: The update does not apply to your system.

Trying to install the server tools for Windows servers to my Vista notebook.

Why is it so damn difficult ?

"The update does not apply to your system."

So, how about an explanation of why! 32bit vs 64bit, Vista is missing SP1, you're not holding your tongue the right way, anything...... but give me something to work with. Useless messages are no better than no message.

If you are reading this it's because you are where I was with that message and no clue.

It's telling us that it's already installed!

Go to your Control Panel -> Programs ->Programs and Features -> Turn Windows features on or off -> Remote Server Administration Tools

Turn on your options, as they are apparently disabled by default - the wonders of Microsoft.

Then Access from the Alls Programs selection: Administrative Tools menu.

Update: I have since discovered that my install has disappeared from the menu. In the control panel it is all still enabled just not appearing on the menu. Will need further investigation.