How to configure SQL Server domain account in Active Directory?

The recommended approach is to establish a distinct Organizational Unit (OU) for SQL Server accounts. These accounts do not require domain administrator privileges or other elevated permissions concerning domain controllers.

Suggestions for creating AD accounts.

  1. The service account should have a secure password.
  2.  No password expiration (debatable with the security team).
  3.  No account expiry date.

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