>>>>Here is the situation.
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>>>>1. If I RDP to the server where VFP 9 application (that uses SQL Server) resides and start the executable the connection to the SQL Server works. I tried Windows authentication or SQL Server authentication, both work. (Note that the SQL Server is on the same box as VFP 9 application).
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>>>>2. If I start the VFP 9 executable from a desktop on the network (either navigating to the server and running .EXE or creating a shortcut) the connection to the SQL Server denied. The computer/desktop from which I am running the .EXE is Windows 7. And I tried to run this .exe as administrator but the same negative result.
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>>>>What could be preventing connection to the SQL server when starting the app from desktop and not the server?
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>>>>TIA
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>>>Firewall.
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>>I have access to the server. How would I check if there is a firewall on the server?
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>Control Panel->Windows Firewall.
>Just add exception for SQL Server.
Thank you. Too bad the customer didn't make the admin so I can add SQL Server. Hopefully he will. Thank you very much for your help!
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