How to Change the Password for the Operational Database Account

Updated: May 13, 2016

Applies To: System Center 2012 SP1 - Service Manager, System Center 2012 R2 Service Manager, System Center 2012 - Service Manager

To change the log-on password for the Service Manager Data Access and Service Manager Management Configuration services

1. On the Windows desktop, click Start, and then click Run.

2. In the Run dialog box, in the Open box, type services.msc, and then click OK.

3. In the Services window, in the Services (Local) pane, right-click System Center Data Access Service, and then click Properties.

4. In the System Center Data Access Service Properties (Local Computer) dialog box, click Log On.

5. Type the new password in the Password and Confirm Password text boxes, and then click OK.

6. Restart the Service Manager Data Access Service.

7. Right-click System Center Management Configuration, and then click Properties.

8. In the System Center Management Configuration Properties (Local Computer) dialog box, click Log On.

9. Type the new password in the Password and Confirm Password text boxes, and then click OK.

10. Restart the System Center Management Configuration service.