Windows 7 Firewall
The Windows 7 firewall helps to keep your computer a little more secure, however it will need to be configured to allow File and Printer sharing as well as allowing SQL traffic (for SIMS/FMS access).
Click Start,
Type Windows Firewall
Choose Windows Firewall
On the left hand bar, choose Allow a program of feature through Windows Firewall
Scroll down the list, locate File and Printer sharing
Tick all boxes
Scroll down the list, locate SQL Server (SIMS2008)
Tick all boxes
Click OK to close the firewall
Reviewed on 17/02/2015