Service Broker is a feature in SQL Server that provides a reliable messaging framework for sending and receiving messages between different applications or components within a database. By default, Service Broker uses a specific port for communication. However, there may be cases where you need to configure Service Broker to use a different port, especially if the default port is already in use by another application.

To configure Service Broker to use a different port, you can follow these steps:

Create Service Broker End Point

The first step is to create a Service Broker End Point with the desired port and authentication settings. You can use the following script:

USE master;
GO
CREATE ENDPOINT BrokerEndpoint
STATE = STARTED
AS TCP (LISTENER_PORT = 5000)
FOR SERVICE_BROKER (AUTHENTICATION = WINDOWS);
GO

In this script, we are creating an End Point named “BrokerEndpoint” with the port number set to 5000. You can modify the port number as per your requirements. Additionally, the script specifies Windows authentication for the Service Broker.

Drop Service Broker End Point

If you need to change the port again or remove the Service Broker End Point, you can use the following script:

USE master;
GO
DROP ENDPOINT BrokerEndpoint;
GO

This script will drop the End Point named “BrokerEndpoint” and remove it from the configuration.

It’s important to note that changing the port for Service Broker may require updating the connection strings or configurations of any applications or components that rely on Service Broker for communication.

Service Broker is designed to provide reliable and ordered message delivery. It ensures that each message is received exactly once in the order it was sent, maintaining the integrity of the communication channel. This makes it a powerful tool for building robust and scalable applications.

If you have any suggestions or alternative methods for changing the port without creating and dropping the Service Broker End Point, please feel free to share your insights.