How to Set a Non-1433 Port for SQL Server 2008

In SQL Server Configuration Manager, double-click “TCP/IP”

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TCP/IP Settings

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Only configure the TCP port under IPALL at the bottom.

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After confirming, restart the SQL Server service. Open SQL Server Management Studio and enter 127.0.0.1,port number as the server name, where the port number is the one you just configured.

Firewall

Control Panel -> Windows Firewall, under Exceptions add the SQL Server port you just configured.

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