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We do not appear to be able to change the startup parameters for a new SQL Server instance, using SQL Server Configuration Manager (see screenshot below).

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We are members of the sysadmin fixed server role, and are running SSCM version 2015.0130.16111.04 for Microsoft SQL Server 2016 (SP2-CU6) (KB4488536) - 13.0.5292.0 (X64) Enterprise Edition.

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As stated in the comment, please check your privilege. This change you are trying to make will write startup parameters to the registry and need privilege beyond member of sysadmin role in SQL Server.

Ref: SCM Services - Configure Server Startup Options

Limitations and Restrictions

SQL Server Configuration Manager writes startup parameters to the registry. They take effect upon the next startup of the Database Engine.

On a cluster, changes must be made on the active server when SQL Server is online, and will take effect when the Database Engine is restarted. The registry update of the startup options on the other node will occur upon the next failover.

Security

Permissions

Configuring server startup options is restricted to users who can change the related entries in the registry. This includes the following users.

  • Members of the local administrators group.
  • The domain account that is used by SQL Server, if the Database Engine is configured to run under a domain account.
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