How to: Start SQL Server Agent (SQL Server Management Studio)
You can start SQL Server Agent from SQL Server Management Studio.
To start SQL Server Agent on an instance of SQL Server
In Object Explorer, expand the server instance you want to manage.
Right-click SQL Server Agent, and then click Start.
A green arrow on the icon next to SQL Server Agent indicates that SQL Server Agent started successfully.
See Also
Tasks
How to: Stop SQL Server Agent (SQL Server Management Studio)
How to: Start SQL Server Agent (SQL Server Configuration Manager)
How to: Start SQL Server Agent (net Commands)
How to: Configure WMI to Show Server Status in SQL Server Tools