## Allow Python API (FreeTDS) to Communicate with SQL Server
  1. Sql Server Configuration Manager
  2. Sql Server Network Configuration
  3. Protocols for MSSQLSERVER
  4. TCP/IP Enabled (yes)
  5. Restart Sql Server

## Open Ports in Firewall for SQL Server
  1. Control Panel\System and Security\Windows Firewall > Advanced Settings
  2. Inbound Rules > New Rule
  3. Port > 1433 > ....

## Other Pitfalls
  1. Use a SQL Server Authenticated User opposed to Windows Authenticated User