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SqlDataSourceEnumerator.Instance.GetDataSources() does not locate local SQL server 2008 instance

In SQL Server 2008, when I open the Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, I have to connect to a server.

First I select Server Type (like Database Engine), then server names are available.

Generally, there are server name’s used recently. But if I go for <Browse For More...> I get a window with two tabs

1. Local Servers
2. Network Servers.

When I select Network Servers, there is a list of available servers on the network.

Now I want to know how can I do this myself in C# ? I just need to know, how can I get the list of network servers in my C# app?

Answer 1

Try with:

DataTable dt = System.Data.Sql.SqlDataSourceEnumerator.Instance.GetDataSources();

You will get DataTable with servernames and instancenames.