This article assumes you have a Microsoft SQL Server instance installed and running. 

If not then take a look at How Do I Install A Microsoft SQL Server?

Type Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security into your Windows Search Bar

Right click on Inbound Rules and select New Rule

Setup the Local TCP Port

1. Select Port

2. Click Next

1. Select TCP

2. Enter 1433 for the Specific local ports

3. Click Next

1. Allow the connection

2. Click Next

1. Select Domain

2. Select Private

3. Select Public

4. Click Next

1. Name the Inbound Firewall Rule

Name: EZ Arms Keeper TCP

2. Click Finish

Now setup the Local UDP Port - This is needed for the SQL Browser Service to function properly

Right click on Inbound Rules and select New Rule

Setup the Local UDP Port

1. Select Port

2. Click Next

1. Select UDP

2. Enter 1434 for the Specific local ports

3. Click Next

1. Allow the connection

2. Click Next

1. Select Domain

2. Select Private

3. Select Public

4. Click Next

1. Name the Inbound Firewall Rule

Name: EZ Arms Keeper UDP

2. Click Finish

Your Microsoft SQL Server is now configured to allow inbound connections from EZ Arms Keeper