How do I find my SQL instance name?

How do I know my SQL instance name?

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 find SQL Server instance details?

View instance details using SSMS Under the General tab of the Server Properties window, some basic SQL Server Instance information is displayed: Product – the name of the product and its bit version. Operating system – information about the operating system the instance is installed on.

What is SQL Server database instance name?

The default instance name is MSSQLSERVER. You do not have to specify the instance name when you want to connect to the default instance. You can have only one default instance installed on the PC. This is regardless of the SQL Server version. Example of Default Instance.

How do I find SQL Server instance name SSMS?

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.