Enable the SQL Browser service to use Release Automation

Products

• CA Release Automation - DataManagement Server (Nolio)
• CA Release Automation - Release Operations Center (Nolio)

Issue/Introduction

The SQL Browser service is disabled in our environment due to security restrictions. Does it need to be enabled to use it with CA Release Automation?

Is it mandatory to enable the SQL Browser service to use Release Automation?

Environment

Release Automation - All supported versions

Resolution

SQL Browser service is required only for named instances on dynamic ports.

See the section Microsoft SQL Server Installation Requirements in the following link for further information,

Platform Support