What is the default instance of SQL Server 2012?

What is SQL Server default instance?

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 do I find the default instance name of SQL Server 2012?

Identify the SQL Server instance name1Open a command prompt window.2Execute: services.msc.3Scroll down to entries beginning with SQL.4Locate an entry for each installed named SQL Server (instancename) . The value in parenthesis is the instance name.

How do I find the default SQL Server instance name?

On a default (no-name) instance, just use hostname only for SQL connections. For additional informations see Instance Name (SQL Server Express) => Default instance "The default instance name is MSSQLSERVER; it does not require a client to specify the name of the instance to make a connection."

What is the default port of a SQL Server default instance?

Global default Port is a TCP port setting that our client network libraries use to connect to a 'Default' instance of SQL Server. By default, this port is set to 1433 (in line with the installation of SQL Server 'Default' instance with the default setup options).