How to log in to a named instance of SQL Server (Command Prompt)

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SQL Server Setup Help

How to log in to a named instance of SQL Server (Command Prompt)

To log in to a named instance of SQL Server

  • From a command prompt, enter either:

    osql / U login_id /P password /S servername\instancename

    -or-

    isql/U login_id/P password /S servername\instancename