sqlmangr.exe attempts to access 255.255.255.255 (ZoneAlarm..

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On Wed, 23 Jun 2004 08:47:56 +0100, "Rob Nicholson"
<rob.nicholson@unforgettabledelete.com> wrote:
>
>I've got SQL Server 2000 installed on my PC but with the services configured
>as manual so the server doesn't automatically start up on power up.
>
>But I do have sqlmangr.exe (SQL Service Manager) in startup. Zone Alarm Pro
>traps an access to 255.255.255.255 (which it's classing as the Internet).
>Anyone know what the server manager is attempting to do here? What is
>255.255.255.255 used for as it's a special IP address.
>

That is a broadcast address in the local network. The SQL Service
Manager is probably trying to announce itself in your local network in
hopes of finding something. I have no clue what that something might
be.