How to Find the SQL Server Version

Knowing the version of your SQL Server instance is crucial for various reasons. It allows you to determine the availability of features, ensure security updates are applied, check compatibility with applications and tools, and determine if the version is still supported. In this article, we will explore different methods to find the SQL Server version.

Method 1 – Using SSMS Object Explorer

The SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) provides an easy way to find the SQL Server version. Simply open SSMS, connect to the Database Engine, and you will see the version next to the instance name. You can also right-click on the instance name and select Properties to view more details, such as the edition of SQL Server.

Method 2 – SQL Server Configuration Manager

If you are using a Windows operating system, you can use the SQL Server Configuration Manager to find the version and edition. Open the configuration manager, select the SQL Server service, and right-click to access the properties. In the properties window, you will find the edition and version of SQL Server.

Method 3 – Using the Windows Registry

Another method to find the SQL Server version is by accessing the Windows Registry. Navigate to “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL15.MSSQLSERVER\Setup” in the registry editor. Here, you can find the version number and edition of SQL Server.

Method 4 – T-SQL Queries

You can also use T-SQL queries to retrieve the edition and version of SQL Server. Simply run the query “SELECT @@version AS [SQL Server version]” in SQL Server Management Studio or any other SQL Server management tool.

Method 5 – Check the SQL Server Errorlog File

The SQL Server error log file contains valuable information, including the edition and version of SQL Server. You can find the error log in the instance root directory and open it using a text editor. The edition, version number, and build number will be mentioned in the error log.

Method 6 – PowerShell or Bash Command

If you prefer using PowerShell, you can execute the command “Invoke-Sqlcmd -ServerInstance [ServerInstance] -Query ‘SELECT @@version'” to retrieve the edition and version of SQL Server. For Linux-based systems, you can use the SQLCMD command line utility with a similar query.

By using any of these methods, you can easily find the version and edition of your SQL Server instance. This information is essential for ensuring compatibility, security, and support for your SQL Server environment.

Stay tuned for our upcoming articles, where we will explore how to display SQL Server version details and other key parameters on SSRS reports.

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