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How to Start and Stop SQL Server Service from a Command Prompt

Issue

There may be instances where the only option to shut off the service is via a command prompt

Product Line
Microsoft SQL Server

Environment
Power Monitoring Expert Software with SQL Server using Command Prompt (DOS Window)

Resolution
Commands are as follows:

STOP:
default instance: net stop mssqlserver
named instance: net stop mssql$instance_name
example: net stop mssql$ion

START:
default instance: net start mssqlserver
named instance: net start mssql$instance_name
example: net start mssql$ion

1. Open a Command Prompt with administrative rights (run as administrator).
2. Type the required command.
3. Type 'Y' to proceed and press 'Enter' key.

NOTE: For the stop command, there will be a message that dependent services will stop as well. This includes SQL Server Agent and ION (In case PME is installed on the same server as SQL Server) services.

Command Prompt net stop mssql$ion

Command Prompt net start mssql$ion