Local Account ==> Domain Account

  • I am a little green when it comes to SQL server administration and need some advice.

    I created an instance of sql server last year using just a Local account (administrator) as I was doing everything locally on that machine.

    I now have the task of doing some sql jobs that will DTS between this machine, say 001 and another say 002.

    I have created a domain account called flex_sql on 001 and login to machine under this account. flex_sql is an administrator on 001.

    The job works but not when scheduled. I am pretty sure I need to do these to things:

    1) Change to Start Up Service Account to start up under flex_sql. It is currently starting up under .\Administrator.

    2) Change SQL Server Agent to Start up also under flex_sql.

    * I am nervous to change these start up services accounts as I do not remember off hand setting up a password for .\Administrator. I am worried I could get locked out of the system.

    + Am I going down the right road with my actions?

    + Could I possibly get locked out of my machine?

    Much thanks in advance.

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