can't connect to remote sql server with SBS 2003

Hi,
I can't make a connection to my host's sql server via EM on a SBS 2003
server.
I suspect this is because of the firewall.
Any help appreciated!
many thanks
NEIL
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Neil Jarman <neil@.tNOiSPAMvPLEASEy.co.uk> wrote:

> I can't make a connection to my host's sql server via EM on a SBS 2003
> server.
> I suspect this is because of the firewall.
You need to ask the host what IP and Port his SQL server is running.
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|||On Fri, 08 Apr 2005 11:43:15 +0100, Neil Jarman wrote:

> Hi,
> I can't make a connection to my host's sql server via EM on a SBS 2003
> server.
> I suspect this is because of the firewall.
I would hope so - exposing the SQL management ports to the public is just
plain stupid when it comes to management or security. If they have any
brains they will only allow EM through a secure (VPN) connection or a IP
to IP connection, not just exposed with a password.
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