SQL Server Browser para SQL Server 2012 11.0.2100.60

The SQL Server Browser is a component of Microsoft SQL Server 2012 that helps to identify and connect to SQL Server instances installed on a network. It listens for incoming requests for SQL Server resources and provides the information necessary to establish a connection.

The SQL Server Browser is responsible for resolving the name of a SQL Server instance to its network address. This is helpful when connecting to a server that has multiple instances of SQL Server installed. The browser provides the necessary information to distinguish between different instances and establish a connection to the correct one.

When a client application attempts to connect to an instance of SQL Server, it sends a request for the server's IP address and TCP port number to the SQL Server Browser. The browser then responds with the required information allowing the client software to establish a connection.

The SQL Server Browser runs as a Windows service and can be started, stopped or restarted using the Services Control Panel. By default, it is set to start automatically when the operating system starts up.

• Key features of the SQL Server Browser include:
• 1. Provides automatic discovery of SQL Server instances on a network
  2. Facilitates connection between client applications and multiple instances of SQL Server
  3. Runs as a Windows service that can be started, stopped, or restarted as needed