Android and a MSSQL Datbase
I have a big MSSQL database I want to connect to and my question is, what is the best way going forward? And some link or bits of code would be appreciated.

My knowledge of databases is limited.
The problem is that a web service exists but it's currently using SOAP which I simply can not get to work with Android (yes, I've tried k2SOAP and others alike). I know Android supports restservice but maybe there is a simpler way.

Maybe connect to the MSSQL server through PHP?
Copy the database to MySQL and use PHP?
I'm suggesting PHP because I've actually worked with PHP so I know it. It might be more trouble to re-code the web-service?

I would be greatly appreciate any help. I'm doing this for a company so the less I need to "mess" with their database the better.  
Android and a MSSQL Datbase
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I have a big MSSQL database I want to connect to and my question is, what is the best way going forward? And some link or bits of code would be appreciated.

My knowledge of databases is limited.
The problem is that a web service exists but it's currently using SOAP which I simply can not get to work with Android (yes, I've tried k2SOAP and others alike). I know Android supports restservice but maybe there is a simpler way.

Maybe connect to the MSSQL server through PHP?
Copy the database to MySQL and use PHP?
I'm suggesting PHP because I've actually worked with PHP so I know it. It might be more trouble to re-code the web-service?

I would be greatly appreciate any help. I'm doing this for a company so the less I need to "mess" with their database the better.  