Is SQL Server browser required?

What is SQL Server browser used for?

The SQL Server Browser program runs as a Windows service. 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 contributes to the following actions: Browsing a list of available servers.

Can I use SQL Server offline?

Steps to Take MS SQL Database Offline Login in to your SQL Server Management Studio. Please refer to how to connect SQL using management studio for more details. Expand Databases option and locate the database that you wish to take offline. Right-click the database and select Tasks >> Take Offline.

Why is SQL Server Browser service disabled?

Answers. It is a security best practice to not run the SQL Server Browser service by default, as it reduces the attack surface area by eliminating the need to listen up on an udp port.

Can I uninstall SQL Server Browser for SQL Server 2014?

The SQL Server Browser service can be removed manually from Programs and Features in the Control Panel. Uninstalling SQL Server deletes tempdb data files that were added during the install process.