How can I get the list of available databases on a SQL Server instance? I’m planning to make a list of them in a combo box in VB.NET.
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How can I get the list of available databases on a SQL Server instance? I’m planning to make a list of them in a combo box in VB.NET.
Execute:
SELECT name FROM master.sys.databasesThis the preferred approach now, rather than
dbo.sysdatabases, which has been deprecated for some time.Execute this query:
or if you prefer