diff --git a/tests/databases.github.ini b/tests/databases.github.ini
index f11ae96..fc171c5 100644
--- a/tests/databases.github.ini
+++ b/tests/databases.github.ini
@@ -86,6 +86,8 @@ password = "YourStrong!Passw0rd"
 database = nextras_dbal_test
 port = 1433
 TrustServerCertificate = true
+; allow reconnect to work properly
+ConnectionPooling = 0
 
 [sqlsrv pdo]
 driver = pdo_sqlsrv
@@ -95,3 +97,5 @@ password = "YourStrong!Passw0rd"
 database = nextras_dbal_test
 port = 1433
 TrustServerCertificate = true
+; allow reconnect to work properly
+ConnectionPooling = 0