How to Find Host Name in SQL Server

Hello Dev, welcome to this article on how to find host name in SQL Server. Host name is a unique identifier assigned to a device connected to a network. In SQL Server, the host name is an important parameter used in several processes. In this article, we will discuss various ways to find the host name in SQL Server.

Method 1: Using SQL Server Management Studio

If you have SQL Server Management Studio installed on your system, you can easily find the host name using the following steps:

Step	Description
1	Open SQL Server Management Studio
2	Connect to the server where the database is hosted
3	Expand the ‘Server Objects’ folder
4	Click on the ‘Linked Servers’ folder
5	Right-click on the linked server and select ‘Properties’
6	Go to the ‘General’ page and find the ‘Linked server’ field
7	Copy the text before the first dot (.)

Now you have the host name of the SQL Server linked server.

FAQ

Q: Can I find the host name using T-SQL queries?

A: Yes, you can use the T-SQL function ‘HOST_NAME()’ to get the host name of the SQL Server.

Q: Can I find the host name of a remote SQL Server?

A: Yes, you can use the above method to find the host name of a linked server on a remote SQL Server.

Q: Is the host name case-sensitive?

A: The host name is not case-sensitive.

Method 2: Using Windows Command Prompt

You can also find the host name using the Windows Command Prompt. Follow these steps:

Step	Description
1	Open the Windows Command Prompt
2	Type ‘hostname’ and press Enter
3	The result will display the host name of the device

Now you have the host name of the device running the SQL Server.

FAQ

Q: Is the host name displayed by the Windows Command Prompt the same as the SQL Server host name?

A: The host name displayed by the Windows Command Prompt is the device host name. The SQL Server host name may be different.

Q: Can I find the host name of a remote SQL Server using the Windows Command Prompt?

A: No, the Windows Command Prompt can only display the host name of the device it is running on.

Q: Can I change the host name of a SQL Server?

A: Yes, you can change the host name of a SQL Server by re-installing the SQL Server instance with the new host name.

Method 3: Using SQL Server Configuration Manager

The SQL Server Configuration Manager is a tool used to manage SQL Server installations on a device. Follow these steps to find the host name using SQL Server Configuration Manager:

Step	Description
1	Open SQL Server Configuration Manager
2	Select the SQL Server instance you want to query
3	Go to the ‘SQL Server Services’ page
4	Right-click on the SQL Server service and select ‘Properties’
5	Go to the ‘Service’ page and find the ‘Host Name’ field

Now you have the host name of the SQL Server instance.

FAQ

Q: Can I change the host name of a SQL Server instance using SQL Server Configuration Manager?

A: No, you can only view the host name of the SQL Server instance using SQL Server Configuration Manager.

Q: What if I cannot find the ‘Host Name’ field in SQL Server Configuration Manager?

A: The ‘Host Name’ field may not be available for some SQL Server instances. In that case, you can use the other methods mentioned in this article to find the host name.

Method 4: Using SQL Server Error Logs

The SQL Server Error Logs record all errors and warnings generated by the SQL Server instance. You can find the host name in the error logs using the following steps:

Step	Description
1	Open SQL Server Management Studio
2	Connect to the SQL Server instance
3	Expand the ‘Management’ folder
4	Click on ‘SQL Server Logs’
5	Double-click on the latest ‘Error Log’
6	Look for the text ‘Server name is’
7	The text after ‘Server name is’ is the host name

Now you have the host name of the SQL Server instance.

FAQ

Q: How can I find the latest error log?

A: The latest error log is always at the bottom of the list in the SQL Server Logs. Double-click on the last entry to open the latest error log.

Q: Can I find the host name of a remote SQL Server using the error logs?

A: No, the error logs only record errors and warnings generated by the local SQL Server instance.

Conclusion

In this article, we discussed various methods to find the host name in SQL Server. Depending on your access and tools available, you can use any of the methods mentioned above. Finding the host name is an important step in troubleshooting SQL Server issues and managing the SQL Server instance.

If you have any more questions or comments, please feel free to ask in the comments section below. Happy querying!