How do I set SQL Server default instance?

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First, simply let your SQL Server listen to the Default port (1433). Next, you want to make sure no Default Instance has been installed. Also, I have a server with only 1 Named Instance (SQL_NAMEDINST) installed. After that, just open the SQL Server Configuration Manager Tool and go to the TCP/IP Protocols Setting.

How do I change the default instance of SQL Server 2019?

7 Answers1Go to the IP Addresses tab.2Scroll down to the IPAll section.3Clear the field TCP Dynamic Ports (i.e. empty/blank)4Set TCP Port to 1433.5Click Ok.SQL Server, convert a named instance to default instance?

What is default instance and named instance in SQL Server?

A default instance is a type of instance that is used when installing a single instance of SQL server. In contrast, a named instance is a type of instance where the user specifies an instance name when installing the instance.

How many default instance can you have on SQL Server?

A single SQL Server can have 1 default instance and up to 15 named instances of the relational engine.

What is the default instance of SQL Server 2012?

The default instance actually has an instance name. It's MSSQLSERVER.

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