Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Browser is a Windows service from Microsoft Corporation that helps client applications discover and connect to SQL Server instances on the network. It listens on UDP port 1434 and uses the SQL Server Resolution Protocol (SSRP) to provide connection details—such as port numbers and protocols—for named instances, including those using dynamic ports. The service is required when connecting to named instances or servers hosting multiple instances; it is typically unnecessary for the default instance on a known static port. For security-conscious deployments, it can be disabled if not needed, with clients configured to connect directly to specified ports and appropriate firewall rules in place.
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Browser is developed by Microsoft. The most popular versions of this product among our users are: 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3. The names of program executable files are Browser.exe, SqlWb.exe, SQLUpgradeAdvisor.exe, server.exe and MSTORE.EXE.
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