How do I start a SQL Server service?

How do I run Microsoft SQL Server?

To start SQL Server Management Studio1On current versions of Windows, on the Start page, type SSMS, and then select Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.2When using older versions of Windows, on the Start menu, point to All Programs, point to Microsoft SQL Server, and then select SQL Server Management Studio.

How do I start SQL Server on startup?

In SQL Server Configuration Manager, expand Services, and then click SQL Server. In the details pane, right-click the name of the instance you want to start automatically, and then click Properties. In the SQL Server <instancename> Properties dialog box, set Start Mode to Automatic.

How restart SQL Server from command line?

Click Start >> Run >> type cmd to start command prompt.1Start default instance of SQL Server. net start mssqlserver.2Stop default instance of SQL Server. net stop mssqlserver.3Start and Stop default instance of SQL Server. You can create batch file to execute both the commands together.

How do I check if SQL services are running?

To check the status of the SQL Server Agent:1Log on to the Database Server computer with an Administrator account.2Start Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.3In the left pane, verify the SQL Server Agent is running.4If the SQL Server Agent is not running, right-click SQL Server Agent, and then click Start.5Click Yes.