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Applies to: 
SQL Server
Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | SQL Server |
| Event ID | 17128 |
| Event Source | MSSQLSERVER |
| Component | SQLEngine |
| Symbolic Name | INIT_NOBUFSPACE |
| Message Text | initdata: No memory for kernel buffers. |
Explanation
The buffer pool's initial memory allocations or reservations have failed, and SQL Server exits.
User Action
Usually caused by starting SQL Server on an extremely small machine - far smaller than the minimum system requirements.