How do I access a named instance without the instance name?

How do I find the instance name of a database?

Identify the SQL Server instance name1Open a command prompt window.2Execute: services.msc.3Scroll down to entries beginning with SQL.4Locate an entry for each installed named SQL Server (instancename) . The value in parenthesis is the instance name.

How do I connect to a named instance of SQL Server?

The following examples connect to an instance of SQL Server running on a computer named APPHOST. ... Examples:Type of InstanceEntry for the server nameConnection to a default instance listening on TCP address 192.168.17.28 using an IP address.192.168.17.28

What is the default instance name?

The default instance name is MSSQLSERVER. For example, assume that an application program in Java or . NET sends data to a database in the default instance. It does not require the client to specify the name of the instance to make the connection.

How do you find if the SQL instance is a named instance or a default instance?

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.