What to Do If SQL Server is not responding?

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You can kill SQL Server with "KILL sqlservr.exe". The KILL command is in the NT resource kit. It can then be started with NET START MSSQLSERVER. ONLY do this if SQL Server does not respond to a normal shutdown or NET STOP MSSQLSERVER command.

Why SQL Server is not starting?

If files are missing or corrupted for system databases (master and/or model) SQL Server service would not start. ERROR LOG (mentioned earlier)would contain the exact database name and file name which has the problem.

Why is my SQL server not connecting?

normally means that there is no MySQL server running on the system or that you are using an incorrect Unix socket file name or TCP/IP port number when trying to connect to the server. You should also check that the TCP/IP port you are using has not been blocked by a firewall or port blocking service.

How do I resolve SQL Server performance issues?

Start by checking your wait stats1Ensure your TempDB database is configured optimally. ... 2Make sure you're running index maintenance frequently. ... 3Implement indexes that provide a benefit to your queries. ... 4Check your most expensive queries and stored procedures. ... 5Monitor your performance counters.5 most common causes of SQL Server performance problems

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