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# START/STOP COMPUTE\_POOL

## Syntax

```sql
START COMPUTE_POOL my_pool;
```

## Description

Start a compute\_pool with the provided name.

## Syntax

```sql
STOP COMPUTE_POOL my_pool;
```

## Description

Stop a compute\_pool with the provided name.