How to enable remote connections in SQL Server 2008?

How to enable remote connections for SQL Server 2008?

  • How do I enable remote connections on an SQL Server 2008 installation? I have created a rule in the windows firewall to allow traffic through port 1433, but that does not seem to be enough.

  • Answer:

    Sql Server Configuration Managaer Sql Server Network Configuration Protocols for MSSQLServer Enable TCP/IP Also in SQL server Mgmt Studio on the server Right click the server Properties Connections Make sure "Allow remote connections to this server" is checked

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If it's a named instance, you'll also want to set the TCP/IP port to a static value and enable that in the firewall. Otherwise it's a dynamic port, meaning it could change over time.

K. Brian Kelley

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