How to find server name for SQL Server 2005

Question

I have installed SQL Server 2005 on my system. After installation, when I try to use it, it is asking for server name. I have tried

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Answer 1

Check this path to find SQL Server Configuration Manager:

C:\Windows\system32\SQLServerManager.msc

Also check this path:

C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.\

Server Instance Name:

Another way to find find local server name: