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TSQL Query to find the user the SQL services run as

Occasionally I need to look up what user the SQL Server services are running as, and when this happens, you can either run a quick query, or wade through the dialog boxes for the SQL Server services top see what user they are running as. I prefer the query, however this only runs on SQL Server 2008R2 SP1 or newer. Lets hope you are not running on a version older than that in todays world. If you need help upgrading contact us.

Here is the query that I use to look up the name each SQL Service is running as:

SELECT servicename, startup_type_desc, status_desc, service_account
FROM sys.dm_server_services

And here are some sample results:

A quick and easy way to look up what user the SQL Server services are running as.

 

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