How do I find out my instance name?

What is the instance name?

An instance-name is a way to define a specific instance for a particular type of section. For example, the client section is used to define information about a client. When multiple clients are defined, they are distinguished by their instance-name . The same instance-name applies to modules.

What is my database instance name?

Go to Start > Programs > Microsoft SQL Server > Configuration Tools. Locate the running MS SQL Server instance name (circled below in red).

What is server instance name?

Server name is your machine name; instance name is the same with server name when sql server is installed as a default instance and has got "computer_name\instance_name" name when sql has been installed as a named instance.

How do I find my instance name Linux?

The procedure to find the computer name on Linux:1Open a command-line terminal app (select Applications > Accessories > Terminal), and then type:2hostname. hostnamectl. cat /proc/sys/kernel/hostname.3Press the [Enter] key.