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Hi I am working with a website right now that is on a Virtual Dedicated Server. According to the hosting company, the Windows Firewall doesnt work with this particular configuration. But I dont want to leave the SQL wide open to anyone who wants to try to connect. Is there a way to limit SQL Server connections to certain IP addresses like you can do in MySQL?

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You can modify the default connection port, but I'd sooner configure it at an OS or external firewall than on the SQL instance. – Randolph West Nov 21 '10 at 5:40
I would love to, personally, but the host (GoDaddy) doesnt provide with those options. Apparantly I can get a firewall for a dedicated server but not a virtual dedicated server (GoFigure) – Goblyn27 Nov 22 '10 at 18:02

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