The SQL Browser service is responsible for dynamically discovering SQL Server instances on the network. If it's stopped or misconfigured, clients might not be able to resolve the SQL Server's hostname, leading to a 'Connection Refused' error. Ensure it's running and configured correctly.

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The SQL Browser service is responsible for dynamically discovering SQL Server instances on the network. If it's stopped or misconfigured, clients might not be able to resolve the SQL Server's hostname, leading to a 'Connection Refused' error. Ensure it's running and configured correctly.
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The SQL Browser service dynamically discovers SQL Server instances. If it's stopped or misconfigured, clients may not be able to resolve the server's hostname, resulting in a 'Connection Refused' error.