Managing the LSAM

To control the SQL Agent status, use the Windows Service Control Manager. The procedures below explain the process of starting and stopping the SQL Agent.

Start the Agent

1. Use menu path: Start > Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Administrative Tools icon.
3. Double-click the Services icon to run the Service Control Manager.
4. Double-click SMA OpCon Agent for SQL in the Services list.
5. Confirm that the Service\'s Startup Type is set to Automatic (Delayed Start). If it is not, change the Startup type with the following steps:
   1. Select Automatic (Delayed Start) from the Startup Type drop-down list box.
   2. Click OK.
6. Use menu path: Action > Start.
7. Confirm the Service\'s Status is Started.
8. Close ☒ the Services window.

Stop the Agent

1. Use menu path: Start > Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Administrative Tools icon.
3. Double-click the Services icon to run the Service Control Manager.
4. Click SMA OpCon Agent for SQL in the Services list.
5. Use menu path: Action > Stop.
6. Confirm the agent's Status is Stopped.
7. Close ☒ the Services window.