What is my local database server name?

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Go to Start > Programs > Microsoft SQL Server > Service Manager.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 my local server name for SQL Server?

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.

What is local database server?

Local databases reside on your local drive or on a local area network. They often have proprietary APIs for accessing the data. When they are shared by several users, they use file-based locking mechanisms. Because of this, they are sometimes called file-based databases.

How do I access my local database?

To connect to your LocalDB instance with DataGrip, check if your LocalDB instance is ready for a connection. To do that, locate SqllocalDB.exe and run the following command in a command prompt: You will see a list of available LocalDB instances on the server.

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