by Paul Jensen
IN THIS CHAPTER
SQL Agent Overview
Configuring SQL Server Agent
Viewing the SQL Server Agent Error Log
Operators
Jobs
Alerts
Scripting Jobs and Alerts
Multiserver Job Management
Event Forwarding
The ability to easily schedule tasks and send notification regarding the outcome of the task is one of SQL Server's most powerful administrative features. This chapter looks at the "quarterback" of this operation, the SQL Server Agent, and the trinity of jobs, alerts, and operators that work together to automate scheduling and notification.