How to create a new named instance

Hi,

I did install SQL-server developer edition. During the installation it asked me the name of de instance. I let the installation create the default Named instance.

Now I want to add an instance with a new name. What is the best way to do this? Is this the same as creating a Notification service?

Doeb

Simply run setup again, this time choosing a named instance instead of the default. Each instance will operate independently of the other.|||

Thank you, I'll be able to create a new instance during new setup.

Is there no other way? e.g. with Notification Service?

Because when distributing my app I would prefer to have a new created named instance with our company name.

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No other way than that...but when you distribute your app, depending on what you're using for SQL Server editions, you can perform unattended installations that name your instance the way you like automatically. Guess I'd need more info on what you're doing here to give you any further assistance...

Notification services is not for performing installations of the database engine, it's a seperate component of SQL Server that is used for messaging, etc.

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