>I am confused and would appreciate someone explaining how the following in the SQL Server names:
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>When I connect to my SQL Server 2008, the SSMS has "MyComputerName" in the Server name (e.g. "DELL2013")
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>When I start SQL Server Configuration Manager (SSCM) I see two SQL Server Services running: SQLEXPRESS and MSSQLSERVER.
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>Why doesn't SSCM show the "MyComputerName" server running?
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>TIA

If you look in the upper left corner of SCCM, it might show the name of your local server (or just plain "local")

SCCM (I believe) will list all the running services on that box/machine.