How to find server name for SQL Server 2005

Question

I have installed SQL Server 2005 on my system. After installation, when I try to use it, it is asking for server name. I have tried

.     .\\     .\\SQLEXPRESS          


        

Answer 1

CodeCaster is right it is the duplication. one more way to see your instance name is go to "Service" and look for "SQL Server" it will have SQL Server instance name .. if it is MSSQLServer then you can tye "." only else you should type ".\Instancename".