Hi guys !!! im new to windows 2008 and im trying to setup a rule where i can limt one IP trafic to the Sql on the database, but it Limits all the Traffic ??? is their anyway of doing this within the fire wall settings ? Thanks hope you can understand Regards James T

Hi J.taylor, Thanks for posting here. According what you mentioned right now, it’s hard to find out what caused this issue. Did you create this rule from scratch, please provide details on the settings of the rule you created. And what you mean “limits all the Traffic”? how were you testing ? Configuring the Windows Firewall to Allow SQL Server Access http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc646023.aspx Thanks. Tiger LiPlease remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.