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How can I change SQL name?

How to Change the SQL Server Name after Renaming the Windows Host To correct this, we need to first run sp_dropserver 'Old server Name' in the master database. Next, we run sp_addserver 'New server name','local' in the master database. . Now check the new name of the instance by running select @@servername.


How do I rename a SQL name?

If you are using SQL Server Management Studio, right click on the database and select the Rename option and then rename the database.

Can you rename a SQL database?

If you are using SQL Server, you can set the database to single-user mode to close any open connections and prevent other users from connecting while you are changing the database name. In Object Explorer, expand Databases, right-click the database to rename, and then select Rename.

Can we change SQL instance name?

Please keep in mind that we cannot change complete name of SQL Server named instance. Suppose you have installed a named instance SERVERNAME\DBInstance1 on your server. If you want to rename this named instance then we can only change first part of this name i.e. SERVERNAME.

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