Connecting to mysql using ODBC

Background: Currently using a predictive dialer with pri's.
Have Microsoft SQLServer installed and connected to database using microsoft access for front end and customized reporting.
I want to switch within a few months to Vicidial.
I have installed GoAutodial for testing (and will also install ViciBox) and compare. - probably go with ViciBox as it seems it will be easier to upgrade to newer versions. I have the system working for dialing outbound only using SIP.
My last step is to connect to the mysql databases using ODBC.
I am not very familiar with CentOs or PHP and need help if possible connecting to asterisk/vicidial databases using ODBC to create custom reporting.
Thanks for any help.
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Test Machine Setup:
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.80GHz
GoAutoDial CE 2.1 is out!
Vicidial SVN 2.4-309a BUILD: 110430-1642
Asterisk 1.4.39.1-vici
Dahdi 2.4.1
CentOS 5.6
Have Microsoft SQLServer installed and connected to database using microsoft access for front end and customized reporting.
I want to switch within a few months to Vicidial.
I have installed GoAutodial for testing (and will also install ViciBox) and compare. - probably go with ViciBox as it seems it will be easier to upgrade to newer versions. I have the system working for dialing outbound only using SIP.
My last step is to connect to the mysql databases using ODBC.
I am not very familiar with CentOs or PHP and need help if possible connecting to asterisk/vicidial databases using ODBC to create custom reporting.
Thanks for any help.
___________________________________
Test Machine Setup:
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.80GHz
GoAutoDial CE 2.1 is out!
Vicidial SVN 2.4-309a BUILD: 110430-1642
Asterisk 1.4.39.1-vici
Dahdi 2.4.1
CentOS 5.6