Thats ok Cismic, I had done it i.e I had open the ur specified ports for inbound connection but when I am accessing/ registring from my branch office it is not accessible. As per information I have an Isa Box at the branch also. I had open the 1433 and 1434 outbound port to access the HO sql but not happening....is their any other port to access it.... Pls give some information. Brajesh ____________________________________________