Should SQL Server Browser service be disabled?

Should SQL Server browser service be running?

Using SQL Server Browser If the SQL Server Browser service isn't running, you are still able to connect to SQL Server if you provide the correct port number or named pipe. For instance, you can connect to the default instance of SQL Server with TCP/IP if it's running on port 1433.

Why do we need SQL Server browser?

The SQL Server Browser simplifies the administration of SQL Server, particularly when multiple instances of SQL Server coexist on the same computer. It avoids the need to hard-assign port numbers to the instances and to set and maintain those port numbers in client systems.

Is SQL Server browser service needed for remote connections?

Any instance of SQL Server (assuming tcp/ip) can be identified by using the computer name or ip address and the port number. If you know both of these things (or SQL Server is listening on the default port of 1433) then you'll be able to connect without using the browser service as an intermediary.

Can I uninstall SQL Server browser for SQL Server 2014?

You can uninstall Microsoft SQL Server Browser from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.