Changing the CM Server user account on Windows

On Windows® computers, CM Server is started at boot time by the Windows Service Control Manager and runs with the identity of the built in LocalSystem account (NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM).

To change the identity of CM Server running on Windows:
  1. Run the Services application (in Control Panel > Services or Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services). CM Server includes the following services:
    • IBM® HTTP Server 6.1. (for IHS)
    • IBM WebSphere® Application Server Version 6.1 - cmprofile
  2. Edit Log On properties for each service to specify either a local or domain account.
  3. To start, stop, and restart CM Server, using the available Windows services. See Starting, stopping, and restarting CM Server.

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