Unable to connect to DPM Database through Remote Admin Console

Question

Hello all,
I have a fresh install of DPM 2012 server.  I am able to locally start the Admin Console and work with the DPM server, however when I attempt this remotely, I get the following error:
Unable to connect to the DPM database on <database instances name> (ID: 33210).
I have verified this is a firewall issue by disabling the firewall and connecting.  I would, however, like to create firewall rules for just the ports that are necessary, and have not been able to find the correct ports by following tutorials online.
 Any help is appreciated.
I have attempted the tutorial here: http://blog.patricknielsen.net/2011/10/dpm-2010unable-to-connect-to-dpm.html which seemed on the spot, but brings no
joy.
Much appreciated,
J

Answer 1

Hi,
The blog should have worked, but add the program exceptions in windows firewall on the DPM server, again but don't restrict the port usage.
1. %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft System Center 2012\DPM\SQL\MSSQL10_50.<DPM SQL Instance>\MSSQL\Binn\sqlservr.exe
2. %ProgramFiles% (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Shared\sqlbrowser.exe
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