Hello:

Someone told me that, upon installing SQL Server 2005, it is not a good idea
to install with the Local System Account if you are in an enterprise
environment. Is that true? If so, why?

childofthe1980s

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Does this help?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/907557

Also, from Books OnLine:
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Using the Local System Account
The Local System account is a highly privileged account; use caution when
assigning Local System permissions to SQL Server service accounts.

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And, you cannot change the role of the server (using dcpromo) from member
server to dc (or the reverse).
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Here you go..one or article to read :-)

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms191543.aspx



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