SQL Server query to find all current database names

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I need a SQL query to find the names of existing databases

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For people where  sys databases  does not work   You can use this aswell   SELECT DISTINCT TABLE SCHEMA from INFORMATION SCHEMA COLUMNS

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This forum suggests also    SELECT CATALOG NAME AS DataBaseName FROM INFORMATION SCHEMA SCHEMATA

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Here is a query for showing all databases in one Sql engine  Select   from Sys Databases

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SELECT name   FROM sys databases      You ll only see the databases you have permission to see

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Another to add to the mix   EXEC sp databases

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You can also use these ways   EXEC sp helpdb   and   SELECT name FROM sys sysdatabases   Recommended Read   Don t forget to have a look at sysdatabases VS sys sysdatabases  A similar thread

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SELECT datname FROM pg database WHERE datistemplate   false   for postgres

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I don t recommend this method    but if you want to go wacky and strange   EXEC sp MSForEachDB  SELECT       AS DatabaseName    or  EXEC sp MSForEachDB  Print

[sql-server] SQL Server query to find all current database names

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