So you were right that it is not a SQL Server issue, hence the wrong forum for this discussion going forward.

Any good suggestions about network forums? There...

Good guess, but...

I can telnet before connecting to the VPN. But after the VPN the telnet does not work.

I only have the Windows standard firewall enabled, but even if...

Thanks for reply.

1. Yes, I can use SQL Server on the network to which the VPN is connected on. When I disconnect the VPN, all my other...

Thanks. As this server is out of our control getting a directory to which the SQL user have access to might not be so easy.

However, something else that seems...

OK - thanks. I found a couple of FK's, and I've removed it manually and it's working now.