Enabling IP Connectivity for MSSQL
Prerequisites§
- Start SQL Server Configuration Client (SSCC) on the MSSQL host.
Procedure§
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In the SSCC, in its left pane, expand SQL Server Network Configuration, and then click Protocols for <service name>.

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In the right pane, right click TCP/IP, and from the action menu select Enable.
If a warning appears, accept it.
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Apply changes by restarting MSSQL service:
- In the left pane, expand SQL Server Configuration Manager (Local), and then click SQL Server Services.
- In the right pane, right click SQL Server, and from the action menu select Restart.
Postrequisites§
- Complete the remote MSSQL server access using SQL Server Management Studio.