How do I find MySQL instance name?

How do I find MySQL instances?

To see the values used by a given instance, connect to it and execute a SHOW VARIABLES statement. The primary resource managed by a MySQL instance is the data directory. Each instance should use a different data directory, the location of which is specified using the --datadir= dir_name option.

WHAT IS instance name in MySQL?

A server instance is a MySQL server running somewhere, and also how to connect to it. See the reference manual, which says: A server instance is created to provide a way of connecting to a server to be managed.

How do I find my MySQL server name?

To display MySQL host via SQL command, use system variable “hostname”. Or you can use “show variables” command to show MySQL host via SQL command.

What is SQL 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.