2008 Service Accounts

  • As usual, I should have read further before installing. With 2008 it is suggested that you create/use a normal (domain if needed) user account for services, and let the installer set the appropriate security for the accounts.

    Instead, I just used Local System, thinking I'd come back and fix them after the fact. Now I have no idea what rights/permissions to put on an account (besides run as service) to duplicate what the installer would have done.

    I really don't want to have to start over again. Is there a list available anywhere that lists what changes I'd need to make, to get the equivalent of what the installer does for the service accounts?

    JimInFL

  • Launch SQL Server Configuration Manager and change it there. That should set all appropriate permissions as needed.

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  • Just remember to add the ability for the account to lock pages in memory if you are using a beefy box.



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  • Thanks guys. So I understand that if I go ahead and set up the normal Windows domain accounts, then use Sql Configuration Manager to use them as the service accounts, Config Mgr will take care of assigning proper security for them, without needing my intervention - correct ?

    JimInFl

  • That is what is supposed to happen. 😉

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    ― Charles R. Swindoll

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