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Is it safe to restart SQL Server Agent?
No. SQL agent restart will in no way effect the SQL Database Engine access. SQL Agent is used as a job scheduler. so only your jobs will get affected if there are any running around the restart time(as noted in the earlier post correctly).
Why is SQL Server Agent not starting?
This problem occurs because the password for the SQL Server startup service account or the SQL Server Agent startup service account is not correct. This problem can occur when the password for the account is changed but the password information was not updated for the SQL Server service or the SQL Server Agent service.
How do I enable SQL Server Agent service?
launch SQL Server Configuration Manager.
How do I Turn on SQL Server?
Navigate to your windows icon in the lower left corner of your computer screen and type in run in the search box.
How can I stop SQL Server services?
Steps to start, stop, pause or restart SQL Server Service: On the Start menu, point to All Programs, point to Microsoft SQL Server, point to Configuration Tools, and then click SQL Server Configuration Manager. In SQL Server Configuration Manager, expand Services. In the results pane, select any instance of SQL Server such as SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS).
What is a SQL Server job?
A job is a specified series of operations performed sequentially by SQL Server Agent. A job can perform a wide range of activities, including running Transact-SQL scripts, command prompt applications, Microsoft ActiveX scripts, Integration Services packages, Analysis Services commands and queries, or Replication tasks.
What is SQL Agent?
SQL Agent. Definition – What does SQL Agent mean? SQL agent, also known as SQL server agent, is a Microsoft SQL server relational database management system (RDBMS) background tool. SQL agent allows the database administrator (DBA) to schedule automated execution jobs, as well other management or value-added database tasks such as backups.