SQL Server: TCP Connection Opening

In order to remote access a SQL Server, I need to open a TCP port for listening.There are several steps are needed to prepared.

(1) Go to "Sql Server Configuration Manager" and expand "SQL Server Network Configuration"

(2) Click the designated instance "SQLEXPRESS"

(3) Right Click "TCP/IP" and then select "Enable"

(4) Right Click "TCP/IP" and then select "Properties"

(5) Select tab "IP Address"

(6) Under "IPALL", enter port "1433" in "TCP Port"

(7) Click button "OK" 

(8) Under "SQL Server Services", right click the designated instance and then select "Restart"