Question : Can't Connect Remotely to SQL Server 2008

I installed a new Windows Server 2008 with a fresh install of SQL Server 2008.  I cannot connect to SQL Server from a remote workstation.  I "believe" that I have configured SQL Server for port 1433 and have opened port 1433 on the Windows Server firewall.  However, both Windows 2008 and SQL 2008 have such different UIs from my previous servers that it is possible I may have missed something that might otherwise be considered obvious.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated.  Thanks

Answer : Can't Connect Remotely to SQL Server 2008

ok, we're getting somewhere now - sorry I was stuck in traffic after being on-site with a client.

I would check to ensure the firewall also has ports for:

NETBIOS naming
1434 for SQL Browsing Service
135 for T-SQL Debugging (for future use)

I believe the issue will be with the 1434 port, as it states it can't see the server after it is enabled with 1433 open.  Please open those ports and let me know if that doesn't fix it

*crosses fingers*
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