InstanceName Element (ICF)
Specifies the logical name for the instance of Notification Services.
Syntax
<NotificationServicesInstance>
...
<InstanceName>
Element Characteristics
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
Data type |
string, between 1 and 64 characters in length. |
Default value |
None. |
Occurrence |
Required once per NotificationServicesInstance element. |
Updates |
Cannot be modified when updating the instance. |
Element Relationships
| Relationship | Elements |
|---|---|
Parent element |
|
Child elements |
None. |
Remarks
Each instance of Notification Services on a computer must have a unique name, which is not case-sensitive. For example, MyInstance and myinstance are not considered unique names. The commands used to create and register instances are not case-sensitive.
Because this name is used for database objects, follow the Microsoft SQL Server rules for regular identifiers. Do not use SQL Server reserved keywords or special characters, such as /, \, [, ], ", and '. For more information about SQL Server identifiers, see Identifiers.
Example
This example shows how to specify an instance name of StockInstance.
<InstanceName>StockInstance</InstanceName>
See Also
Reference
Application Definition File Reference
Concepts
Instance Configuration File Reference
Other Resources
Updating Instances and Applications