How to setup MID server windows service to use specific user

jonathanstewart
Tera Contributor

‎08-16-2016 08:56 AM

How can you set up a Windows MID server service to run as a specific user instead of the local system?  

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ralphrickes
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‎08-16-2016 09:08 AM

Go to Services, and stop the ServiceNow service.


Go to Properties of that service (right click).


Got to Log On tab.


Which to This Account and enter Account Name and password.


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OK, then start the ServiceNow Service.


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jonathanstewart
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In response to ralphrickes

‎08-16-2016 09:18 AM

Does the user need any special permissions?  


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Chuck Tomasi
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In response to jonathanstewart

‎08-16-2016 09:25 AM

Hi Jonathan,



It all depends what you plan to do with the MID server. As mentioned, Discovery needs local admin to the target machines. Orchestration may require additional roles. Integrations will require access to the systems they are communicating with.



Check the product documentation for the appropriate feature.



Product Documentation | ServiceNow


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jonathanstewart
Tera Contributor
In response to Chuck Tomasi

‎08-16-2016 09:38 AM

I was referring to the Windows system hosting the MID server application.   Does the user that you choose to run the service as need to have admin on the server or some other set of permissions?


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