Configuring Windows Firewall

When Windows Firewall is enabled, you need to configure the Windows Firewall on the SQL server and the ObserveIT Application server.

Configuring Windows Firewall on SQL server

In this example, it is assumed that all default ports are used.

1. From the Windows Run window, open PowerShell.

   Make sure you are running PowerShell as an administrator.

2. If prompted Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?, click Yes.

3. Copy and paste the following code into the PowerShell window:

   New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName “SQL Server” -Direction Inbound –Protocol TCP –LocalPort 1433 -Action allow
                   

   New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName “SQL Admin Connection” -Direction Inbound –Protocol TCP –LocalPort 1434 -Action allow
                   

   New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName “SQL Database Management” -Direction Inbound –Protocol UDP –LocalPort 1434 -Action allow
                   

   New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName “SQL Debugger/RPC” -Direction Inbound –Protocol TCP –LocalPort 135 -Action allow
                   

4. Close the PowerShell window.

Configuring Windows Firewall on ObserveIT Application Server

In this example, it is assumed that all default ports are used.

1. From the Windows Run window open PowerShell.

   Make sure you are running PowerShell as an administrator.

2. If prompted Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?, click Yes.

3. Copy and paste the following code into the PowerShell window:

   New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName “HTTPS” -Direction Inbound –Protocol TCP –LocalPort 443 -Action allow
                   

4. Close the PowerShell window.

Related Topics:

Preparing the Environment

Formatting a Disk for Graphic Images Storage and the Database

Creating and Sharing the Graphics Image Folders

Formatting a Disk for Graphic Images Storage and the Database

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