Hi my friends.I try to connect my application in C++ builder 6 from my home pc by ADOConnection string, to a database in MSSQL Server installed on my work pc that has a static IP(Public IP). I already open a UDP 1433 port on both routers (home & work)and i have apply an exception in both firewalls for SQL server and C++ application respectively...but i can't connect to database. Does anybody know the complete procedure step by step for the connection please ?