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I’m trying to determine what instances of sql server/sql express I have installed (either manually or programmatically) but all of the examples are telling me to run a SQL query to determine this which assumes I’m already connected to a particular instance.
At a command line:
or
(Note: must be a capital L)
This will list all the sql servers installed on your network. There are configuration options you can set to prevent a SQL Server from showing in the list. To do this…
At command line:
In the enabled protocols list, select ‘TCP/IP’, then click properties. There is a check box for ‘Hide server’.