Windows Server2008 out of MySQL extranet unreachable problem resolution

A server has been configured for the club these days for use as a project development.

Installation of the Windows Server R2 operating system in accordance with international management, the database was installed MYSQL 5.0. All the way smoothly, can be connected through the external MySQL when there is a problem, in any case is not connected to find that the information is very few, after groping, finally know is the firewall problem solution is as follows: Select: Network->windows Firewall, advanced settings, inbound rules Then click on the new rule in the upper right corner select "Port" Next, enter 3306 port, add the rule, then click New Rule again select "Program" to find the startup path under MySQL bin, join the rules and then access MySQL externally. Successful!!!!