How to connect with SQL Server 2000 using static IP?

[Praveen Mani Tripathi]

We have a win server 2003 with SQL2000 using static IP.

when we r connecting via internet then it could'nt connect or access denied?

Plz suggest how to solve this issue ASAP.

[jonathan184]

You need to make sure you are allowing the sql 2000 ports are open on your firewall and /or forwarded in your destination network. Then make sure the services are allowed for the sql connections remotely.