SQL Server and/or Express need to be permitted to use the TCP/IP protocol, then you’ll need to create local firewall rules on the HOST PC to permit TCP/IP via port 1433, and UPD via port 1434. Enable TCP/IP via SQL Server Configuration Manager SQL Server Configuration Manager is part of the SQL Server Management Studio […]

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) This package includes the SQL Server Configuration Manager tool, which is used to Administer your SQL implementation (e.g. Change SQL Network Configuration), includes SQL Server Configuration Manager. SQL Server Configuration Manager is REQUIRED in order to enable/permit the TCP/IP for SQL.  The process to do so is noted here.  

QuickDME™ SQL Express Configuration QuickDME™ is most frequently configured leveraging an existing SQL Server deployed in your network OR by downloading and installing the free SQL Express.  An overview of how to install & configure the free SQL Express: Download SQL Express Install SQL Express on your host PC, connected to the network you’d like […]