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sql-lover
Yak Posting Veteran
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 Posted - 07/25/2012 : 00:36:46
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The account that you use for the setup needs elevated privileges on the server or PC in order to run the installation. However, the SQL service and agent account do not need to be part of the local administrator group. In fact, it is not recommended.
It needs certain privileges inside the Windows AD though, but don't remember which one or what. I remember that at my previous work that was a problem when we started moving from SQL 2005 because SQL2008 created some AD objects via SQL service. I honestly don't remember.
The SQL service account needs to be part of "sysadmin" server role though but that's automatically granted during installation. The setup will also ask you if you want to add yourself to that server role.
Also, if you're in a Domain, ensure the PC or server is already attached or part of that Domain; I'm assuming that's true as well.
Maybe if you post the actual error, we can help you more ... |
Edited by - sql-lover on 07/25/2012 00:43:18 |
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