What is the default instance name for SQL Server 2019?

WHAT IS instance name in SQL Server 2019?

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.

What is the default SQL Server instance name?

If there is no SQL server installed yet, a default instance will be created unless the user specifies a named instance. There can only be one default instance. The default instance name is MSSQLSERVER.

How do I find the default SQL Server instance?

Go to the tab IP Address and look for the property TCP Dynamic Ports. This is the port to which the SQL browser will listen. It will determine which instance the client tries to reach. The Default Instance of SQL Server will always be listed under port 1433.

How do I find the instance name of SQL Server Management Studio 2019?

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.