MSSQL JDBC 2.0 driver configuration

Hi ALL
I am using PI7.0 with database MSQL 2005
for JDBC scenario i have downloaded MSSQL JDBC 2.0 driver from microsoft website
But as per the deployement guides available on SDN and help section , i have to add files
msbase.jar,mssqlserver.jar and msutility.jar to aii_af_jmsprovider.sda
but i cant see anyone of the three file inside the downloaded driver.
downloaded Driver path is
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=f914793a-6fb4-475f-9537-b8fcb776befd&DisplayLang=en
Is there different procedure to install MSSQL JDBC2.0 driver?
or have i downloaded the wrong driver?
If any JDBC driver is already deployed on XI server then How to confirm that driver is installed and which version?
Thanks
Sandeep Sharma
Edited by: sandeep sharma on Jan 23, 2009 10:49 AM

Hi Sandeep,
Below I provide info about installation drivers for JDBC & JMS adapters
FIRST: drivertool you can find at https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/howtoguides
Then Exchange Infrastructure How-to Guides for SAP NetWeaver 2004 How to Install and Configure External Drivers for JDBC & JMS AdaptersDownload attached system files (ZIP 16KB)
SECOND:
New version of installation guiade:
External Driver Configuration for Process Integration 7.0
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/60237e74-ef19-2b10-5a9b-b35cc6a28e83
BR,
Dzmirty

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