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SQL Server Browser Properties (Log On Tab)

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Applies to: SQL Server - Windows only

The SQL Server Browser program runs as a service on the server. SQL Server Browser listens for incoming requests for Microsoft SQL Server resources and provides information about SQL Server instances installed on the computer.

SQL Server Browser listens on a UDP port and accepts unauthenticated requests using SQL Server Resolution Protocol (SSRP).

Changing the password of an account takes effect immediately without restarting the service.

Options

Local System account
Run the SQL Server Browser service in the security context of the Local System account. When possible, use a low-permission account instead.

This account
Specify a local or domain user account that uses Windows Authentication. We recommend using a domain user account with minimal rights for services. For information about selecting an account, see "Setting Up Windows Service Accounts" in SQL Server Books Online.

Browse
Browse for a user or built-in security principal.

Important

Use a low-permission account. For information about the permissions required for the SQL Server Browser Service, see the Security section of SQL Server Browser Service.

Password
Enter the password of the security principal.

Confirm password
Confirm the password of the security principal.

Service status
Indicates whether this service is running, stopped, or disabled. "..." indicates a state change is pending.

Start
Start the SQL Server Browser service.

Stop
Stop the SQL Server Browser service.

Pause
Pause the SQL Server Browser service.

Resume
Resume a paused SQL Server Browser service.

See Also

SQL Server Browser Service