Specifies the name or network address of the SQL Server instance to connect to.

Data Type

string

Default Value

""

Remarks

This property identifies the location of the SQL Server you want to connect to. You can provide a hostname, IP address, or fully qualified domain name (FQDN). If connecting to a named instance, you can use the server\instance format. For example: sqlhost\sqlexpress.

If the server is hosted in the cloud or behind a load balancer, use the appropriate address or endpoint provided by your database administrator or hosting provider.

If connecting to a local instance, you can use localhost, 127.0.0.1, or . (dot). If you're unsure of the server name, you can find it in SQL Server Management Studio under the Connect to Server dialog.