Allow SQL Server Access for Azure VM

From portal.azure.com …

Go to “Networking” section of VM.

Add Inbound port rule …

Port: 1433

Protocol: Any

Check List:

• SQL Server Properties -> Connections -> “Allow remote connections to this server” is checked
• SQL Server Network Configuration -> TCP/IP is enabled and set to port 1433
• Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security -> Inbound Rules -> Port 1433 open for TCP
• “Networking” section of Azure VM -> Inbound Port Rule -> Port 1433 open for Any

Sources:

How to configure remote access and connect to a remote SQL Server instance with ApexSQL tools