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Configure a Firewall for FILESTREAM Access |
Use FILESTREAM in a firewall-protected environment by opening the Windows file-sharing ports 139 and 445 to configure the firewall for FILESTREAM access. |
MikeRayMSFT |
mikeray |
03/01/2017 |
sql |
filestream |
conceptual |
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[!INCLUDE SQL Server] To use FILESTREAM in a firewall-protected environment, both the client and server must be able to resolve DNS names to the server that contains the FILESTREAM files. FILESTREAM requires the Windows file-sharing ports 139 and 445 to be open.
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In Control Panel, open Windows Firewall.
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In the left pane, click Advanced settings. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
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In the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security dialog box, in the left pane, click Inbound Rules, and then, in the right pane, click New Rule.
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Follow the instructions in the New Inbound Rule wizard to add TCP port 139.
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Repeat the previous step to add TCP port 445.
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Close the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security dialog box.