static port
How to Configure static ports for SQL Server If a SQL Server instance is configured with a static port , SQL Server only listens on the specified static port. But it is important to delete all entries for dynamic ports otherwise SQL Server will listen on the static and dynamic ports. Use Configure a Server to Listen on a Specific TCP Port (SQL Server Configuration Manager) http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms177440.aspx Follow these details to the letter. Failure to follow the details – can leave a situation where the SQL Server is listening to the static and dynamic ports. Notes on configuring a static port for SQL Server 1) If you want to use just a static port , clean up the entry for the dynamic port . If the dynamic port entry is not cleared , the setting continues to be used. You can easily verify by use the sys.tcp_endpoints view . view source print ? 1. SELECT ...