Use (Group) Managed Service Account Credentials for Server Monitoring
Allow the use of managed service accounts (MSA and gMSA) as credentials when monitoring servers.
Given the high-level permissions required to fully monitor servers, this would provide a higher level of security to match.
Sean
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Sean
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Erwin is correct. A password is still required when adding a new SQL Server, which is not available to the user when using a managed service account (MSA/gMSA).
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Erwin Teunisse
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Tried it, but a password is still required when adding a server
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Sean
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Can't wait to try it out. Thanks!
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Greg
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This has been resolved in the latest version. Thanks!
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Murray
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Also doesn't work for connecting to ESXi hosts
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Greg
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Also doesn't work for querying Active Directory when using domain authentication (see https://sqlmonitor.uservoice.com/forums/91743-suggestions?query=upgrade%20without%20reentering%20credentials)
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Greg
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Managed service accounts already work, for running the service and connecting to SQL (using Base Monitoring Account). It doesn't work for the install and it doesn't work for sending alerts.