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Changing the account used to run the Double-Take service

By default, the Double-Take service is configured to log on as the system account. If you want to select a specific account to run the service, use these instructions.

If you are protecting full-server workloads, you cannot modify the account used to run the Double-Take service. Otherwise, the full-server protection will not function correctly.

 

  1. Modify the user account that the Double-Take service is using.
    1. Open the Double-Take service settings by selecting Start, Programs, Administrative Tools, Services and double-clicking the Double-Take service.
    2. Select the Log On tab, select This Account, and enter a valid domain account.
    3. Enter the password for this account.
    4. Click OK to save these settings.

  2. Grant an additional user right to the account you are using to run the Double-Take service.

    If domain-level policy settings are defined (through Domain Security Policy, Security Settings, Local Policies, User Rights Assignment), they will override local policy settings.

     

    1. Select Start, Programs, Administrative Tools, Local Security Policy.
    2. Expand the Local Policies folder and highlight the User Rights Assignment folder.
    3. Double-click the option Act as part of operating system on the right pane of the screen.
    4. Add the user that you selected to run the Double-Take service and click OK.
    5. Exit the Local Security Settings dialog box. This user is now configured to run the Double-Take service.
  3. Add the domain account to the local administrator group.
    1. Select Start, Programs, Administrative Tools, Computer Management.
    2. Expand the Local Users and Groups folder and highlight the Groups folder.
    3. Right-click on the Administrators group on the right pane of the screen and select Add to Group.
    4. Click Add.
    5. Locate the domain account that you are using for the Double-Take service. Select that account and click OK.
    6. Click OK to close the Administrators Properties dialog box.
    7. The domain account is now added to the local administrator group. Close the Computer Management window.