[dba-SQLServer] Problem Finding Database Engine

Hi Arthur:

You need to use the management console.  In Windows 7, Control Panel
then System and Security then Administrative Tools then Computer
Management then Services and Applications then Services.  In the list
of services look for 'SQL Server'.  The Status should be 'Started' and
the Startup Type should be Automatic.  If the Status isn't 'Started'
then you can start it by right clicking on the name and selecting
'Start'.

If the Startup Type is Automatic and it won't start when you boot the
computer, you have to look at the system logs to find out why it's
failing.  I'll send more info if you need it.

Doug

On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 10:32 AM, Arthur Fuller <fuller.artful at gmail.com> wrote:
> I don't see an item in the service tray indicating that. Also, I can't
> remember how to invoke the engine manager itself (been on other projects
> lately and haven't been using SQL lately). Or perhaps it's a KPI of
> Alzheimers...
>
> Arthur
>
> On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 11:46 AM, Doug Steele <dbdoug at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Is the SQL Server service actually running?  I had a problem recently
>> where the service, despite being set as 'automatic', failed to load
>> properly when the computer started up.
>>
>> Doug
>>
>>
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