SQL Server Agent
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SQL Server Agent is a process which executes SQL
SQL
SQL is a programming language designed for managing data in relational database management systems ....

 jobs and handles other automated tasks. It can be configured to run automatically when the system boots
Booting
In computing, booting is a process that begins when a user turns on a computer system and prepares the computer to perform its normal operations. On modern computers, this typically involves loading and starting an operating system. The boot sequence is the initial set of operations that the...

 or it can be started manually. It is a component of Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database server, developed by Microsoft: It is a software product whose primary function is to store and retrieve data as requested by other software applications, be it those on the same computer or those running on another computer across a network...

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