Changing service account information

On the media server, all Backup Exec services run in the context of a user account that is configured for the Backup Exec system services.

Note:

The Backup Exec service account and the Backup Exec System Logon Account are set to the same user name when Backup Exec is installed. If you need to change the user name for the service account is no longer used, then you should also change the Backup Exec System Logon Account to use new credentials.

See About the Backup Exec service account.

To change service account information

  1. On the Toolsmenu, click Backup Exec Services.

  2. Click Services credentials.

  3. Click Change service account information.

  4. Enter the user name, domain, and password for the new service account.

    See Service Account Information options.

Changing service account information