Checking to see if SQL Server on machine is up and running

Hi All,
i have a doos script that downloads from an ftp site and extracts data from
zip files before running a DTS Package.
my question is; is there a way to check to see if SQL is running and if not
start it?
any help woudl be appreciated
Simon WhaleHi,
Take a look into this script. I have not tested this.
http://www.softtreetech.com/24x7/archive/35.htm
Thanks
Hari
SQL Server MVP
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> Hi All,
> i have a doos script that downloads from an ftp site and extracts data
> from zip files before running a DTS Package.
> my question is; is there a way to check to see if SQL is running and if
> not start it?
> any help woudl be appreciated
>
> Simon Whale
>