How do I troubleshoot the clienst end of SQL Server after installing Windows XP SP2?

server|window| resolves that the default Windows Firewall is open after the win XP SP2 is installed, so your other client is not
To connect to this SQL Server, you first have to make sure that the computer can be connected, you can refer to the following configuration:

1. The connection agreement that runs the Server Network Utility configuration SQL Server on Win XP is TCL/IP and the port is 1433, and be careful not to select Hide Server.
2. Restart the SQL Server service after the configuration is good.
3. Configure the Client Network Utility, the default connection protocol for SQL Server configuration is TCL/IP,
The port is 1433.
4. Open the Windows Firewall Configuration window for Win XP and open exceptions.
The first method is to select Add Programm and then select Qlservr.exe,
Then select the program and then restart the SQL Server service, and then the client can connect.
The second method selects add port, enters 1433 in port number, and enters SQL Server in name
TCP, and then select the program, and then the client can connect.
5. Of course, if you choose Windows Firewall disnable,sql Server is sure to be able to connect on!