Which service should you verify is running to ensure the database properties populate automatically during the ePO installation?

• A. SQL Server Browser service
• B. SQL Server Data Collector
• C. SQL Server Agent
• D. SQL Server Integration Services

Answer: (A)

Verifying the SQL Server Browser service is running is important because this service helps the installer discover SQL Server instances on the network and determines the port to use for each instance. When the Browser service is active, the ePO installer can query the server to automatically populate database properties such as the instance name and connectivity details. If the Browser service isn’t running, the installer may not be able to auto-detect the SQL Server instance and would require manual entry, making the installation less smooth.

The other services listed focus on different tasks: Data Collector handles performance data collection, Agent manages scheduled jobs and automation, and Integration Services provides ETL capabilities. None of these are involved in discovering SQL Server instances for automatic population of database properties during installation.