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how to check my sql server express desktop edition server name and connection string?

i have downloaded a sql server 2008, with management studio, where to check the server name of server on my desktop

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  • 10 years ago
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    Winkey > Run > services.msc

    Find SQL Server in the list of services. It will show you want instances you have running.

  • 4 years ago

    have you ever regarded on the Configuration/floor section Config.? and confirm Named Pipes is enabled, as properly as Shared memory. I had this situation for a whilst. regardless of if it seems such as you are trying to connect remotely. if it extremely is the case, you will enable "TCP/IP", and do "Server=*IP*, *Port*" because of the fact the relationship string as a substitute.

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