SQL 2005: Renamed 'sa' account

[Bill E.]

We have renamed the 'sa' account on a SQL Server 2005 machine. When
we run

SELECT * FROM syslogins

it appears that 'sa' no longer exists as a valid SQL login. However,
when we look at running processes through sp_who, we see that 'sa' is
still being used in various background operations, even when we shut
down and restart the SQL Server. Can someone explain this?

Bill E.
Hollywood, FL

[Dan Guzman]

Re: SQL 2005: Renamed 'sa' account

My guess is that the reported login name for these internal system processes
is hard-coded as 'sa'. I think this is a bug and will report it on via
Connect feedback (http://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer) if not already
filed.

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Hope this helps.

Dan Guzman
SQL Server MVP

http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/dang/

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We have renamed the 'sa' account on a SQL Server 2005 machine. When
we run
>
SELECT * FROM syslogins
>
it appears that 'sa' no longer exists as a valid SQL login. However,
when we look at running processes through sp_who, we see that 'sa' is
still being used in various background operations, even when we shut
down and restart the SQL Server. Can someone explain this?
>
Bill E.
Hollywood, FL

[Bill E.]

Re: SQL 2005: Renamed 'sa' account

Thanks, Dan.

Bill E.