Network Management

SQL DB Server Windows could not start the SQL Server Error 17051

Windows could not start the SQL Server (XXXXXX) on Local Computer. For More information, review the System Event Log. If this is a non-Microsoft Service, contact the service vendor, and refer to service-specific error code 17051.

First published date

10/25/2018 9:17 AM

Last published date

4/29/2020 10:12 PM

Overview

Windows could not start the SQL Server (XXXXXX) on Local Computer. For More information, review the System Event Log. If this is a non-Microsoft Service, contact the service vendor, and refer to service-specific error code17051.
 
  1. Check the Event ID in the Event Viewer which shows SQL Server Evaluation Period has expired under Details section.
     
  2. The customer might have installed the Instance under Evaluation of 180 days because NO Product Key has been applied during the Installation.

Product section

Network Performance Monitor

Cause

Microsoft SQL Server Evaluation has expired 

Resolution

Resolution:

  1. Apply Product Key or coordinate with the vendor.

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