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JMK
Asked: 2011-11-09 04:05:05 +0800 CST

I am setting up SQL Server Express 2008 R2, how do 'Service Accounts' work

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Ok I am setting up SQL Server Express 2008 R2 and I am at the following screen:

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What do I need to do here. Can I just press next? I'm guessing if I press next it will work but is this what you're really supposed to do?

Basically I don't fully understand what's going on here and I don't just wan't to keep hitting next as I know it will come back to bit me in the ass later.

Thanks

windows sql-server

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  1. Best Answer

    Yep, just press next.

    Basicall SQL2008 is asking you which system user should run the database executables. If you are installing this in your own developer machine I wouldnt worry too much about it.

    If you are installing this on a DEV, UAT or LIVE server then I would pay more attention to who is running these processes, you can pick a specific account but SYSTEM, NETWORK SERVICE are all good choices.

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