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VersionsAdditional versions

2011.0110.3128.00 ((SQL11_SP1_GDR).121228-2010 ) 1.14%
2011.0110.3000.00 ((SQL11_PCU_Main).121019-1322 ) 1.14%
2011.0110.2218.00 ((SQL11_RTM_GDR).120612-1250 ) 1.14%
2011.0110.2100.060 ((SQL11_RTM).120210-1917 ) 6.82%
2011.0110.2100.060 ((SQL11_RTM).120210-1846 ) 1.14%
2009.0100.4000.00 ((KJ_PCU_Main).120628-0827 ) 1.14%
2009.0100.2550.00 ((KJ_SP1_GDR).120611-1731 ) 1.14%
2009.0100.2500.00 ((KJ_PCU_Main).110617-0038 ) 6.82%
2009.0100.2500.00 ((KJ_PCU_Main).110617-0026 ) 4.55%
2009.0100.1617.00 ((KJ_RTM_GDR).110422-1125 ) 1.14%
2009.0100.1600.01 ((KJ_RTM).100402-1540 ) 5.68%
2009.0100.1600.01 ((KJ_RTM).100402-1539 ) 2.27%
2007.0100.5500.00 ((Katmai_PCU_Main).110922-0336 ) 10.23%
2007.0100.5500.00 ((Katmai_PCU_Main).110921-2358 ) 6.82%
2007.0100.4064.00 ((Katmai_SP2_GDR).110225-1353 ) 5.68%
2007.0100.4000.00 ((Katmai_PCU_Main).100916-1939 ) 2.27%
2007.0100.2531.00 ((Katmai_PCU_Main).090329-1045 ) 10.23%
2007.0100.2531.00 ((Katmai_PCU_Main).090329-1015 ) 5.68%
2007.0100.1600.022 ((SQL_PreRelease).080709-1414 ) 14.77%
2007.0100.1600.022 ((SQL_PreRelease).080709-1414 ) 1.14%
2000.080.2039.00 2.27%
2000.080.0760.00 6.82%

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sqlagent.exe

Microsoft SQL Server by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)

Remove sqlagent.exe
Version:   2007.0100.2531.00 ((Katmai_PCU_Main).090329-1045 )
MD5:   12e6d95cde974b131defaa44bab8b056
SHA1:   89fd370fd98ed31d842a55b77faaf08c958d4937
SHA256:   3fef55d97915bdb222e3a60b50d53bbd8d9c0fdff85edc025b8efd33e575e596

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

DetailsDetails

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
File version:2007.0100.2531.00 ((Katmai_PCU_Main).090329-1045 )
Product version:10.0.2531.0
Size:417.85 KB (427,880 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Microsoft Corporation
Authority (CA):Microsoft Corporation
Effective date:Monday, December 7, 2009
Expiration date:Monday, March 7, 2011
Digital DNA
Entropy:6.200676
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

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BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • SQLAgent$MSSQL2008SERVER
  • 'SQLSERVERAGENT' (SQL Server Agent (MSSQLSERVER))
  • 'SQLAgent$R2'

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00001355%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00000788%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00000567%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:16,723 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
Memory
Private memory:27.33 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):7.06 MB
Private (minimum):7.06 MB
Non-paged memory:27.33 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:526.04 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):529.53 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:7.06 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):22.35 MB
37.95 MB
Resource allocations
Threads:15
12
Handles:461
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Platform:32-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\microsoft sql server\mssql10.mssqlserver\mssql\binn\sqlagent.exe" -i mssqlserver
Owner:SYSTEM
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.”

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 42.50%
Windows 7 Home Premium 25.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 10.00%
Windows 8 Pro 5.00%
Windows 8 Enterprise 2.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.50%
Windows 7 Professional 2.50%
Windows 7 Starter 2.50%
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition 2.50%
Windows Server 2008 Standard 2.50%
Windows Server 2012 Standard Evaluation 2.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 40.00% of Microsoft SQL Server.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Toshiba 29.63%
Dell 22.22%
Acer 11.11%
Samsung 11.11%
Sony 7.41%
Hewlett-Packard 7.41%
Intel 7.41%
GIGABYTE 3.70%
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