Identify the Microsoft SQL Server Instance Name
Microsoft SQL Server 2000
1. Login to your Microsoft SQL Server database server.
2. Expand your Start and Program menus.
3. Expand your Microsoft SQL Server folder.
4. Launch Microsoft SQL Server Network Utility.
Microsoft SQL Server instance names should be immediately visible.
Microsoft SQL Server 2005
1. Login to your Microsoft SQL Server database server.
2. Expand your Start and Program menus.
3. Expand your Microsoft SQL Server folder.
4. Launch Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Configuration Manager.
Microsoft SQL Server instance names should be immediately visible.