What is the way to get Domain name from SQL Server?

Question

So I was using EXEC sp_who2; to find out the server's domain name, but it gives host, users, etc.

I want to know my SQL Server's domain name so that I can install a plugin to the SQL Server Management Studio.

Answer 1

To find the domain name of your SQL Server, you can use the following steps:

1. Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to your SQL Server instance.

2. Open a new query window by clicking on "New Query" or pressing Ctrl+N.

3. Execute the following T-SQL query:

   SELECT local_net_address, type_desc

   FROM sys.dm_exec_connections

   WHERE session_id = @@SPID;

   This query retrieves the network address and connection type for the current session.

4. Look for the row with `type_desc` as 'TCP/IP'. The corresponding `local_net_address` will provide the IP address of the SQL Server.

5. Once you have the IP address, you can use tools like nslookup or online services to perform a reverse DNS lookup to get the domain name associated with that IP address. For example, you can use the following command in the terminal:

   nslookup <IP_address>

   Replace `<IP_address>` with the IP address you obtained from the previous step.

   The output will include the domain name associated with the IP address.

Note that the domain name obtained through the reverse DNS lookup may not always be available or may not accurately reflect the name used for your SQL Server. In some cases, the IP address might be associated with a different server or have multiple domain names associated with it. In such situations, you may need to consult your network administrator or IT team for more accurate information about the domain name of your SQL Server.

Answer 2

In T-SQL, you can use them to query the Domain Name of the SQL Server:

SELECT DEFAULT_DOMAIN()[DomainName]

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Answer 3

To find out your SQL Server's domain name, you can execute the following query:

```sql

SELECT local_net_address, type_desc FROM sys.dm_exec_connections WHERE session_id = @@SPID;

```

This query retrieves the network address and connection type information for the current session. The `local_net_address` column will contain the domain name or IP address of your SQL Server.

Once you have the domain name or IP address, you can proceed with installing the plugin in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) by following these steps:

1. Open SSMS on your machine.

2. Connect to your SQL Server instance using the domain name or IP address you obtained earlier.

3. In SSMS, click on "Tools" in the top menu and select "Extensions and Updates".

4. In the "Extensions and Updates" window, choose the "Online" tab on the left.

5. In the search box, type the name of the plugin you want to install.

6. Find the desired plugin in the search results and click on the "Download" or "Install" button to proceed with the installation.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of the plugin.

Note that the availability of plugins may vary, and some plugins may have specific installation requirements or compatibility restrictions. Make sure to check the documentation or requirements provided by the plugin developer for any additional instructions.

Answer 4

To find the domain name of your SQL Server, you can use the following steps:

1. Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to your SQL Server instance.

2. Open a new query window by clicking on "New Query" in the toolbar or pressing `Ctrl + N`.

3. In the query window, execute the following T-SQL command:

   ```sql

   SELECT SERVERPROPERTY('MachineName') AS [MachineName]

   ```

   This command retrieves the machine name of the server hosting the SQL Server instance.

4. Execute the query by clicking on the "Execute" button in the toolbar or pressing `F5`.

   The result will display the machine name, which typically includes the domain name if the SQL Server is part of a domain. For example, the result might be something like `DOMAIN\SQLSERVER`.

Note: If your SQL Server is not part of a domain, the machine name might only display the server's hostname without the domain information.

Once you have the domain name or hostname of your SQL Server, you can proceed with installing the desired plugin in SQL Server Management Studio.