Port Query Tool

During a start of an implementation project, you would probably ask your client have you turn on the necessary ports? Chances are they would have told you they have their ports turned on. Then in the midst of implementing see weird errors or for some weird reasons some of the components are unable to install. (Especially your Distribution Point) 

So in order to appear smart in front of the customer, you could use this port query tool (Free download from Microsoft) and check the relevant ports, I have amended the XML file so that it will easier to select which query to choose from. 

The original download can be found here: 

http://www.microsoft.com/en-sg/download/details.aspx?id=24009

The modified version of the port query tool: 

Gives you a drop down list and see where you want to start your query from. Example, if you have some issue with AD, you can copy the tool in SCCM site server and run against your AD as show above. 

The port query results will show that which port number that the site server has issues communicating with. 

This will be useful proof to show to the network team and get them to turn off the firewall rules etc. 

You can download the files here: 

http://1drv.ms/1JcABL2

For the list of ports SCCM use, you can find the it in my previous blog here

Have fun! :) 

SY