How to set the polling interval (Service Manager)

To set the polling interval (Service Manager)

1. Start SQL Server Service Manager, if it is not already running.
2. In the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar, right-click SQL Server Service Manager.
3. Click Options.
4. In the Polling interval (seconds) box, enter a polling interval, which determines how often SQL Server Service Manager checks the state of Microsoft SQL Server™, SQL Server Agent, and Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator.
5. Select Verify service control action if you want SQL Service Manager to provide a confirmation box before stopping, pausing, starting, or continuing a service, including dependent services such as SQL Server Agent.

See Also

How to set the polling interval (Enterprise Manager)