This topic describes how to configure Microsoft SQL Server Agent to automatically restart if it should stop unexpectedly.
Before You Begin
Limitations and Restrictions
Object Explorer only displays the SQL Server Agent node if you have permission to use it.
Security
Permissions
To perform its functions, SQL Server Agent must be configured to use the credentials of an account that is a member of the sysadmin fixed server role in SQL Server. The account must have the following Windows permissions:
Log on as a service (SeServiceLogonRight)
Replace a process-level token (SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege)
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Find out how to start, stop, pause, resume, or restart various SQL Server services. See how to use Transact-SQL, PowerShell, and other tools for these actions.