SQL Server services must be configured to run under unique dedicated user accounts.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
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- ID
- SV-213992r879802_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Configure SQL Server services to have a documented, dedicated account.
For non-domain servers, consider using virtual service accounts (VSA). See https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143504.aspx#VA_Desc for more information.
For standalone, domain-joined servers, consider using managed service accounts. See https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143504.aspx#MSA for more information.