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Sometime my SQL server services is automatically stop

Adesh Navale 20 Reputation points
2025-12-04T08:09:55.6033333+00:00

I am using Windows Server 2022, but sometimes all SQL Server services stop automatically. Every time this happens, I need to restart the server manually, and after waiting about five minutes, all services start again. However, after some time, the same problem occurs.


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    2025-12-04T08:10:07.8633333+00:00
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    If your SQL Server services are stopping automatically on Windows Server 2022, it could be due to several reasons. One common issue is related to the service startup configuration. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

    1. Check Service Dependencies: Ensure that the SQL Server services have the correct dependencies set. You can configure the SQL Server service to depend on other services such as the NetLogon service, which can help ensure that it starts only after these dependencies are ready.
    2. Set Delayed Start: Consider configuring the SQL Server services to have a Delayed Start. This allows other critical services to start first, which can prevent issues related to network availability or service dependencies.
    3. Review Event Logs: Check the Windows Event Viewer for any error messages related to the SQL Server services. Look for entries that might indicate why the services are stopping.
    4. Adjust Recovery Options: Modify the recovery options for the SQL Server services to specify actions on failure. For example, you can set the service to restart on the first failure, which may help in automatically recovering from unexpected stops.
    5. Network Configuration: If you are using NIC teaming, ensure that the network configuration is set up correctly, as issues with network readiness can affect service startup.

    If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to further investigate specific error messages or logs that occur when the services stop.


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