I want Sql Default Instance to listen on a static non-standard port (i.e. <> 1433) but how can I determine what ports are available for use?
a. Relying on "netstat -a" does seem to be a sure bet to me.
b. Another post recommended going through
http://www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers
(which appears to be an exercise in sheer madness to me.)
c. Per http://support.microsoft.com/kb/174904/en-us
“”private ports in the range of 49125 to 65535."
Maybe I can use one of those numbers.....
TIA,
edm2