Can we change the instance name?

How do I change instance name?

How To: Change Instance Name Of SQL Server1Run this in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio: sp_dropserver 'old_name' go sp_addserver 'new_name','local' go.2Restart SQL Server service.

How do I rename an instance of a database?

To rename a DB instance In the navigation pane, choose Databases. Choose the DB instance that you want to rename. Choose Modify. In Settings, enter a new name for DB instance identifier.

What does instance name mean?

An instance-name is a way to define a specific instance for a particular type of section. For example, the client section is used to define information about a client. When multiple clients are defined, they are distinguished by their instance-name . The same instance-name applies to modules.

How do I change the instance name in SQL Server 2008 r2?

There's no way to rename the instance. You have to uninstall the instance, and then install a new instance. (Or install the new instance, move the databases to the new instance, then disable or uninstall the old instance).