What is SQL Server Agent used for?

What is SQL Server Agent used for?

SQL Server Agent uses SQL Server to store job information. Jobs contain one or more job steps. Each step contains its own task, for example, backing up a database. SQL Server Agent can run a job on a schedule, in response to a specific event, or on demand.

Can you query SharePoint from SQL Server?

You can easily use SharePoint list data in SQL Server Reporting Services by using the SharePoint List Data Extension. You point it towards the list web services, specify the fields and away you go.

Why SharePoint is not good as a database?

While SharePoint does have a field type called Lookup, it does not serve as a true relational database. Lookup fields in SharePoint lists are very difficult to work with in canvas apps, and performance with many lists in the same app will be slower than if you have a true relational database.

How do I enable SQL Server Agent?

How Do I Enable SQL Server Agent Service?

  1. To start this process on your SQL Server, launch SQL Server Configuration Manager.
  2. Right-click the SQL Server Agent service and click Properties.
  3. On the Properties Window, select an appropriate account.
  4. Change the Start Mode to Automatic and then click OK to close the window.

Should SQL Server Agent be set to to start automatically?

If it is set to automatic, it should start and if it doesn’t, or fails it will log it.

Can SharePoint host a database?

Databases for SharePoint Server 2019 can be hosted in Microsoft SQL Server 2016 and Microsoft SQL Server 2017. Databases for SharePoint Server 2016 can be hosted in SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and SQL Server 2016.

Can you use SharePoint like a database?

Although SharePoint rests on a database management system and has some similar functionality, the platform itself is not a database. If all you need is just structured and secure storage for several thousands of documents, SharePoint can easily meet your needs.

How do I start SQL Server Agent automatically?

Using SQL Server Management Studio

  1. In Object Explorer, click the plus sign to expand the server where you want to configure SQL Server Agent to automatically restart.
  2. Right-click SQL Server Agent, and then click Properties.
  3. On the General page, check Auto restart SQL Server Agent if it stops unexpectedly.

Where is the SQL Server Agent?

The SQL Server Agent node can be located in the root node when using Object Explorer. If you expand this node, you will also see other related items to SQL Server Agent.

How do I grant access to SQL Agent jobs?

Using SQL Server Management Studio

  1. In Object Explorer, expand a server.
  2. Expand Security, and then expand Logins.
  3. Right-click the login you wish to add to a SQL Server Agent fixed database role, and select Properties.
  4. On the User Mapping page of the Login Properties dialog box, select the row containing msdb.