There is multiple way to identify the Microsoft SQL Server Instance names installed in the local machine or a server. Please refer the below instructions.
1. Using Registry Editor
1. Using Registry Editor
- Windows+R
- Type "regedit" and click on the "OK"
- Go to the below path
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\Instance Names
2. Using Command Prompt
- Windows+R
- Type "CMD" and click on the "OK"
- Copy and paste the below command
- reg query "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\Instance Names\SQL
3. Using Windows PowerShell