How to Restart SQL Server

Hello Dev, have you ever encountered issues with your SQL Server and had to restart it? Restarting SQL Server is a common practice and can be done in different ways. In this journal article, we will be discussing the different methods of how to restart SQL Server.

Method 1: Restarting SQL Server using SQL Server Configuration Manager

SQL Server Configuration Manager is a tool that enables you to manage SQL Server services, protocols, and network configuration.

To restart SQL Server using SQL Server Configuration Manager, follow the steps below:

FAQ

Q: Can I restart a specific SQL Server service instead of restarting the entire instance?

Yes, you can restart a specific SQL Server service by following the same steps as above but right-clicking on the service instead of the instance.

Q: Will restarting SQL Server affect my databases?

Restarting SQL Server will not affect your databases as long as they are in a healthy state. However, if there were any transactions in progress when you restarted SQL Server, they will be rolled back.

Method 2: Restarting SQL Server using Command Prompt

Another way to restart SQL Server is using Command Prompt. This method requires administrative privileges.

To restart SQL Server using Command Prompt, follow the steps below:

FAQ

Q: Can I restart a specific SQL Server service using Command Prompt?

Yes, you can restart a specific SQL Server service using Command Prompt by changing the service name in the “net stop” and “net start” commands.

Q: What do I do if SQL Server does not restart using Command Prompt?

If SQL Server does not restart using Command Prompt, check the event viewer for error messages and troubleshoot accordingly.

Method 3: Restarting SQL Server using SQL Server Management Studio

SQL Server Management Studio is a graphical user interface tool that enables you to manage SQL Server databases and objects.

To restart SQL Server using SQL Server Management Studio, follow the steps below:

FAQ

Q: Can I restart SQL Server using SQL Server Management Studio on a remote server?

Yes, you can restart SQL Server using SQL Server Management Studio on a remote server as long as you have the necessary permissions and the server is reachable.

Q: What do I do if SQL Server does not restart using SQL Server Management Studio?

If SQL Server does not restart using SQL Server Management Studio, check the event viewer for error messages and troubleshoot accordingly.

Method 4: Restarting SQL Server using Powershell

Powershell is a task automation and configuration management framework that enables you to manage SQL Server using command-line tools.

To restart SQL Server using Powershell, follow the steps below:

FAQ

Q: Can I restart a specific SQL Server service using Powershell?

Yes, you can restart a specific SQL Server service using Powershell by changing the service name in the “Restart-Service” command.

Q: What do I do if SQL Server does not restart using Powershell?

If SQL Server does not restart using Powershell, check the event viewer for error messages and troubleshoot accordingly.

Conclusion

Restarting SQL Server is a common practice that can be done in different ways. In this journal article, we have discussed the different methods of how to restart SQL Server using SQL Server Configuration Manager, Command Prompt, SQL Server Management Studio, and Powershell. Remember to check the event viewer for error messages if SQL Server does not restart and troubleshoot accordingly.