Anyone using the beta SQL Server driver should be aware that the non-beta release is available at http://msdn.microsoft.com/downloads/default.asp?URL=/downloads/sample.asp?url=/MSDN-FILES/027/001/779/msdncompositedoc.xml This version is probably more stable but ONLY supports SQL Server 2000. I release my WAR file with the beta version for 2 reasons: 1) it's beta so I don't have to worry about any MS licensing issues (we all know how understanding MS is of Open Source software) and 2) it still works with SQL Server 7.0 Either way, I still recommend FreeTDS (if you can use it) or the Inet Sprinta drivers (if you can afford it) for better performance.