| title | SQL Server Browser Properties (Log On Tab) |
|---|---|
| ms.custom | seo-lt-2019 |
| ms.date | 03/14/2017 |
| ms.prod | sql |
| ms.prod_service | sql-tools |
| ms.reviewer | |
| ms.technology | configuration |
| ms.topic | conceptual |
| ms.assetid | c77871ec-c2f4-4e4a-9a10-5aeb4ae70507 |
| author | markingmyname |
| ms.author | maghan |
| monikerRange | >=sql-server-2016||=sqlallproducts-allversions |
[!INCLUDEappliesto-ss-xxxx-xxxx-xxx-md-winonly] The [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] Browser program runs as a service on the server. [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] Browser listens for incoming requests for [!INCLUDEmsCoName] [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] resources and provides information about [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] instances installed on the computer.
[!INCLUDEssNoVersion] Browser listens on a UDP port and accepts unauthenticated requests using [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] Resolution Protocol (SSRP).
Changing the password of an account takes effect immediately without restarting the service.
Local System account
Run the [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] 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 [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] 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 [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] 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 [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] Browser service.
Stop
Stop the [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] Browser service.
Pause
Pause the [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] Browser service.
Resume
Resume a paused [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] Browser service.