TMA-MSSQL-8.1
Ensure 'SQL Server Browser Service' is configured correctly
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Description
No recommendation is being given on disabling the SQL Server Browser service. Default: The SQL Server Browser service is disabled if only a default instance is installed on the server. If a named instance is installed, the default value is for the SQL Server Browser service to be ...
How it is checked
Audit method: Manual review
This recommendation cannot be checked automatically. A scan lists it with these instructions when you pass --include-manual.
Check the SQL Browser service's status via services.msc or similar methods.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Enable or disable the service as needed for your environment.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- mssqldatabasemanual
- Reference
- CIS Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Benchmark v1.0.0 - 8.1 Ensure 'SQL Server Browser Service' is configured correctly