sql service run as question

[jcharth@hotmail.com]

Hello My sql server is running as domain admin, can i run this service
as system account or should i create an account for this service?.
thanks

[Mike Epprecht \(SQL MVP\)]

Re: sql service run as question

Hi

Read http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;283811

It is always best to run it as an account, with the least amount of
privileges required. The above KB article will help you so that it does not
have to be an admin.

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