When the SQL Server is started, parameters are read from the Windows registry that influence how it is started. In the course of your administrative work, you may need to modify or check these parameters using the SQL Server Configuration Manager.
Procedure
The Server Properties dialog box opens.
To get information about available parameters, search for sqlservr application in the MS SQL Server Books Online.
In the Registry, the parameters are located in:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Microsoft SQL Server/MSSQL.<x>/MSSQLServer/parameters/