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'''SQL Server Agent''' is a component of [[Microsoft SQL Server]] which schedules jobs and handles other automated tasks.<ref>[httphttps://msdndocs.microsoft.com/en-us/librarysql/ms189237.aspxssms/agent/sql-server-agent 'SQL Server Agent' page on Microsoft Developer Network]</ref> It runs as a [[Windows service]] so it can start automatically when the [[Booting|system boots]] or it can be started manually.
 
Typical system tasks performed include scheduling maintenance plans (such as backups), handling [[SQL Server Reporting Services|Reporting Services]] subscriptions and performing [[log shipping]] sub-tasks (backup, copy, restore & check). User tasks, such as scheduling some [[T-SQL]] or command line statement are also common.