How can I tell if SQL Server is default or named instance?

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Go to the tab IP Address and look for the property TCP Dynamic Ports. This is the port to which the SQL browser will listen. It will determine which instance the client tries to reach. The Default Instance of SQL Server will always be listed under port 1433.

Is the default name or instance of the SQL Server?

If there is no SQL server installed yet, a default instance will be created unless the user specifies a named instance. There can only be one default instance. The default instance name is MSSQLSERVER.

How do I find the default SQL instance name?

Open up SQL Server Configuration Manager (search for it in the Start menu). Click on SQL Server Services . The instance name of SQL Server is in parenthesis inline with SQL Server service. If it says MSSQLSERVER, then it's the default instance.

How can I tell what SQL Server instances are installed?

Go to Start > Programs > Microsoft SQL Server > Configuration Tools. Locate the running MS SQL Server instance name (circled below in red). This is what you'll need to enter in the record.

How do I change the default SQL Server instance?

7 Answers1Open SQL Server Configuration Manager.2Click SQL Server Network Configuration.3Click Protocols for INSTANCENAME you want to make available (i.e. SQLExpress)4Right-click TCP/IP and click Enabled.5Right-click TCP/IP and go to Properties. ... 6Go to SQL Server Services.

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