How do I connect to SQL Server instance?

How do I find my SQL Server instance?

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 open SQL instance?

In SQL Server Configuration Manager, in the left pane, select SQL Server Services. In the results pane, right-click SQL Server Browser, or SQL Server Agent (MSSQLServer) or SQL Server Agent (<instance_name>) for a named instance, and then select Start, Stop, Pause, Resume, or Restart.

How do I connect to a SQL Server Management instance remotely?

Connect to a Remote SQL Server1Right-click the on the SQL Server instance name and select Properties.2Select Connections on the left-hand pane.3Under Remote Server Connections, check the box against "Allow remote connections to this server".4Leave the default value for the Remote query timeout to 600.5Click OK.Setting up Management Studio for remote SQL Server

How do I find the SQL Server instance IP address?

How to find your database IP address and SQL port1Hold the windows key on your keyboard and then press the "R" key to open up the "Run" box.2Type "cmd" into the text box and then click "OK".3In the black box that comes up type "ipconfig".How to find your database IP address and SQL port - Pacific Amber ...