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What is the default installation state of the SQL Server Agent service?
By default, SQL Agent Service is set to start manually. However, since it is often relied upon by scheduled maintenance, backup, and monitoring tasks, it is recommended that this service is set to start automatically.
Where do I find SQL Server Agent?
How to Access SQL Server Agent Using SSMS. The SQL Server Agent node can be located in the root node when using Object Explorer. If you expand this node, you will also see other related items to SQL Server Agent.
Is the SQL Server Agent disabled by default?
The SQL Server Agent runs scheduled SQL Server jobs. Starting with SQL Server 2017 CU4, SQL Server Agent is included with the mssql-server package and is disabled by default. For information on the features supported for this release of the SQL Server Agent along with version information, see the Release Notes. Install/Enable the SQL Server Agent:
How to configure the SQL Server Agent service?
To configure SQL Server Agent. Click SQL Server Agent in Object Explorer of SQL Server Management Studio to administer jobs, operators, alerts, and the SQL Server Agent service. However, Object Explorer only displays the SQL Server Agent node if you have permission to use it.
How to enable agent XPS in SQL Server?
Agent XPs Server Configuration Option. Use the Agent XPs option to enable the SQL Server Agent extended stored procedures on this server. When this option is not enabled, the SQL Server Agent node is not available in SQL Server Management Studio Object Explorer.
Can you install SQL Server Agent on Linux?
Install SQL Server Agent on Linux. The SQL Server Agent runs scheduled SQL Server jobs. Starting with SQL Server 2017 CU4, SQL Server Agent is included with the mssql-server package and is disabled by default. For information on the features supported for this release of the SQL Server Agent along with version information, see the Release Notes.