What is database instance name?

How do I find the instance name of a database?

Identify the SQL Server instance name Open a command prompt window. Scroll down to entries beginning with SQL. Locate an entry for each installed named SQL Server (instancename) . The value in parenthesis is the instance name.

WHAT IS 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 an instance of a database server?

An instance of the Database Engine is a copy of the sqlservr.exe executable that runs as an operating system service. Each instance manages several system databases and one or more user databases. Each computer can run multiple instances of the Database Engine.

Is instance name the same as database name?

SID and instance name are the same thing and identify database instance = processes and memory. Database name identifies database = database files on disk. Service name identifies database instance for Oracle Net i.e. for remote access to database instance.