sqlagent.exe
Microsoft SQL Server by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)
Overview
There are 22 versions of sqlagent.exe in the wild, the latest version being 2011.0110.3128.00 ((SQL11_SP1_GDR).121228-2010 ). It is started as a Windows Service called 'SQLAgent$MSSQL2008SERVER' with the name 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SQLSERVERAGENT' and described as “Executes jobs, monitors SQL Server, fires alerts, and allows automation of some administrative tasks.”. . In addition, it is run under the context of the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the administrator accounts have the same privileges). The average file size is about 403.95 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Microsoft Corporation by Microsoft Corporation. The programs Microsoft SQL Server Native Client, SQLXML4 and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Upgrade Advisor (English) have been observed as installing specific variations of sqlagent.exe. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0000% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 27.33 MB.
What is sqlagent.exe?
SQL Server Agent is a Microsoft Windows service that executes scheduled administrative tasks, which are called jobs in SQL Server 2012. 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.
About sqlagent.exe (from Microsoft Corporation)
“SQL Server Agent can run a job on a schedule, in response to a specific event, or on demand. For example, if you want to back up all the company servers every weekday after hours, you can automate thi”
 Details
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| File name: | sqlagent.exe |
| Publisher: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Product name: | Microsoft SQL Server |
| Description: | SQLAGENT - SQL Server Agent |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\microsoft sql server\mssql10.mssqlserver\mssql\binn\sqlagent.exe |
| Original name: | SQLAGENT.DLL |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Authority (CA): | Microsoft Corporation |
| Effective date: | Monday, December 7, 2009 |
| Expiration date: | Monday, March 7, 2011 |
| Windows Service |
| Service name: | SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SQLSERVERAGENT |
| Display name: | SQLAgent$MSSQL2008SERVER |
| Description: | “Executes jobs, monitors SQL Server, fires alerts, and allows automation of some administrative tasks.” |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Microsoft SQL Server.)
The SQL Server Native Client contains the SQL Server ODBC driver and the SQL Server OLE DB provider in one native dynamic link library (DLL) supporting applications using native-code APIs (ODBC, OLE D...
SQL Server 2005 introduced SQLXML 4.0, which continues to deliver the same functionality as SQLXML 3.0 plus additional updates provided to accommodate new features introduced with SQL Server 2005. SQL...
“The Feature Pack is a collection of standalone install packages that provide additional value for SQL Server 2005. It includes the backward compatibility components for SQL Server 2005.”
SQL Server Management Objects (SMO) is a collection of objects that are designed for programming all aspects of managing Microsoft SQL Server. SQL Server Replication Management Objects (RMO) is a coll...
The SQL Writer Service provides added functionality for backup and restore of SQL Server through the Volume Shadow Copy Service framework. The SQL Writer Service is installed automatically. It must be...
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express (SSMSE) is a free, easy-to-use graphical management tool for managing SQL Server Express Edition and SQL Server Express Edition with Advanced Services. S...
“Books Online contains the task descriptions and reference documentation that describes how to perform data management and business intelligence work by using SQL Server.”
SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (SSIS) provides support for runtime and design-time and management support for packages Data Transformation Services (DTS) tools created through the object model a...
SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP2 is an embedded database that allows developers to build robust applications for Windows desktops and mobile devices. The program contains the files for installing SQL Server...
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition (SQL Server Compact Edition) is designed for developers who need light weight, in process relational database solution for their applications that can be deve...
“The SolarWinds Free Advanced Subnet Calculator is completely free and fully functional. In fact, it actually delivers four tools in one - what more could you ask for in a free network monitoring tool?...”
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of sqlagent.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- SQLAgent$MSSQL2008SERVER
- 'SQLSERVERAGENT' (SQL Server Agent (MSSQLSERVER))
- 'SQLAgent$R2'
All file variations of sqlagent.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
42.50% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
10.00% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
5.00% |
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| Windows 8 Enterprise |
2.50% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.50% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
2.50% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
2.50% |
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| Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
2.50% |
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| Windows Server 2008 Standard |
2.50% |
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| Windows Server 2012 Standard Evaluation |
2.50% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 40.00% of Microsoft SQL Server.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Toshiba |
29.63% |
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| Dell |
22.22% |
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| Acer |
11.11% |
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| Samsung |
11.11% |
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| Sony |
7.41% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
7.41% |
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| Intel |
7.41% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.70% |
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