How do I add inbound/outbound port rules for Pervasive/Actian to the Windows Firewall?
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Cause

Adding inbound/outbound firewall port rules will allow Pervasive/Actian to more easily communicate through the Windows firewall.

Resolution
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  1. Start, Control Panel, Windows Firewall
  2. Advanced Settings
  3. Select Inbound Rules
  4. Click New Rule
  5. Click Port, and Next
  6. Select TCP
  7. Enter the following numbers: 3351, 1583, 137, 138, 139
  8. Allow the connection, Next
  9. Type a Name for the port rules, and a description if desired, Finish 
  10. Select Outbound Rules
  11. Repeat steps 3a-f above.

Note: If you do not have permission to make the changes, please refer to your IT Administrator.

DocLink: Sage Pervasive License Service Firewall and Proxy Server settings.
DocLink: Error: "This program has quit. You cannot connect to the Pervasive/Actian database engine. [TS 2695]" (Firewall blocking Pervasive ports)

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