Question : open port 1433 sql server in windows server 2008

is this in firewall settings
in control panel

Answer : open port 1433 sql server in windows server 2008

Do you need inbound? Outbound? Both?

Here's a Microsoft Technet article that should step you through the process or let us know if you still need assistance:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb877967.aspx

Good luck!

Mike