Error 14258: Cannot perform this operation while SQLServerAgent is starting. Try again later.

• sql12help

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  July 9, 2014 at 3:44 am

  #99056

  Suddenly the automated database backup using DB Maintenance Plan has stopped

  working. When I am going to the JObs section under sql server agent, there is

  a red crossed out icon against this job.

  WHen I am on this job and right clicking the property I am getting the

  following message:

  Error: 14258: Cannot perform this operation while sqlserveragent is

  starting. Try again later.

  I am not sure how to handle this error. I appreciate any help to resolve

  this issue. Thanks.

• dbafromthecold@gmail.com

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  July 9, 2014 at 5:26 am

  #1727989

  Open up Configuration Manager and have a look at the status of the SQL Server Agent.

  If it is starting, wait for it to be brought online otherwise start the service.

  Andrew