# Dynamics GP Land: Back to Basics: What is a SQL Server Instance Name?

- URL: https://dynamicaccounting.net/dynamics-gp-land-back-basics-sql-server-instance-name/
- Date: 2016-06-09
- Topics: SQL & Data, Install, Upgrade & Admin
- Type: link to an external article
- Source: https://dynamicsgpland.blogspot.com/2016/06/back-to-basics-what-is-sql-server.html

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