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DataKeeper Service Log On ID and Password SelectionDataKeeper Service Log On ID and Password SelectionDuring a new DataKeeper installation setup, the user will be prompted for a DataKeeper Service Log On IDand Password.The DataKeeper Service uses authenticated connections to perform volume switchovers and make mirror rolechanges across multiple servers. The Log On ID account chosen to run the DataKeeper Service willdetermine how much authority and permission is available to establish connections between servers andperform volume switchovers, especially when server or network disruptions occur.Several types of Service Log On ID accounts are available as follows:• A Domain Account with administrator privileges, valid on all connected servers in the domain(recommended)• A Server Account with administrator privileges, valid on all connected servers• The Local System Account (not recommended)Note: For Workgroups, use the Server Account option and use the server name \ administrator oneach system as the Service Account for DataKeeper. You should also log on to all servers usingthis same Log On ID and Password (see related Known Issue).DataKeeper for Windows Technical DocumentationPage 4