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Aug 27, 2024 6:05 AM UTC

Troubleshooting Tip: Azure SQL Server access is blocked when using Application Control

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Description This article describes Azure SQL Server access being blocked if 'Block applications detected on non-default ports' is enabled in the Application Control profile.
Scope FortiGate, Azure.
Solution

Here is the blocked message when a user tries to connect to the Azure SQL Server.

 

block msg.png

 

Check Azure Server mode, if it is using redirect mode, disable 'Block applications detected on non-default ports' in the Application Control profile as shown below.

 

options.png

 

The user should be able to access Azure SQL Server now.

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