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Tag: SQL Server Network Connectivity

How to Get SQL Server’s IP Address

January 15, 2025

When managing or troubleshooting SQL Server, you might need to get the IP address your SQL Server instance is listening on. While servers can listen on multiple IP addresses, SQL Server offers a straightforward way to determine which address is used for your current connection. In this post…
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SQL Server Default Port

August 26, 2022

The default port for the SQL Server Engine is 1433, which is a key thing to know if you’re working as a Database Administrator (DBA), especially when managing network configurations or troubleshooting connectivity issues. In my experience, SQL Server runs on port 1433 about 95% of the time.…
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How to Check Listening Ports on Windows

August 21, 2022

This guide will show you how to check which service is running on a specific TCP or UDP port on a Windows computer. This can be useful for verifying which service is tied to a port or proactively checking for any dodgy (suspicious) open ports. In this post,…
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