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How do I connect to my local SQL Server?

Use SSMS to Connect to the Local Default Instance For Server Type it is Database Engine. For the Server Name, we can simply use a dot (.) which will connect to the local default instance of SQL Server. For the Authentication you can select Windows or SQL Server. . Then click Connect.


How do I find my local SQL Server 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.

Can't connect to local SQL?

Verify the connection properties. Make sure that an instance of SQL Server is running on the host and accepting TCP/IP connections at the port. Make sure that TCP connections to the port are not blocked by a firewall." Open the SQL Server Configuration Manager.

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