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pras2007
Posting Yak Master
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 Posted - 2008-12-21 : 09:39:41
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| Hello All,How would I find out the name of my default instance in SQL Server? Please advice. Thanks. |
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pras2007
Posting Yak Master
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Posted - 2008-12-21 : 09:45:07
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| I forgot to mention that I’m using Enterprise Evaluation Edition, if it makes a difference. Thanks. |
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robvolk
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Posted - 2008-12-21 : 09:48:39
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| The default instance doesn't have a name, you simply connect to the server by name or IP address.You can use the following functions to return the name in a query:SELECT @@SERVERNAMEorSELECT SERVERPROPERTY('MachineName') |
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How to find out the name of my default instance?