How to view the name of a SQL Server instance?

There are various ways to view the SQL Server instance name.

1. Utilizing SQL Server Configuration Manager:
2. Open SQL Server Configuration Manager.
3. Expand “SQL Server Network Configuration” in the left panel.
4. Select “Protocols for [instance name]” and you will be able to see the instance name in the window on the right.
5. Utilize SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS):
6. Open SQL Server Management Studio.
7. Enter the server name and credentials in the connect to server dialog box.
8. Click on the “Connect” button to connect to the SQL Server instance.
9. After successfully connecting, you will be able to see the server name and its corresponding instance name in the object resource manager.
10. Use a query statement.
11. Open SQL Server Management Studio.
12. Open a new query window.
13. Enter the following query in the query window and execute it: SELECT @@SERVERNAME AS ‘Server Name’, SERVERPROPERTY(‘InstanceName’) AS ‘Instance Name’;
14. In the search results, the column labeled “Instance Name” will display the SQL Server instance name.

Please note that this method is applicable for cases where you are already connected to SQL Server. If you are not already connected to SQL Server, you can use SQL Server Configuration Manager to view the names of the installed SQL Server instances.