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Dynamics SL 2015-move from Windows Authentication to SQL Authentication

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Hello,

Can we move from Windows Authentication to SQL Authentication for Dynamics SL 2015?

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  • NorK Profile Picture
    334 on at
    RE: Dynamics SL 2015-move from Windows Authentication to SQL Authentication

    Thanks for your help!

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    John Lian Profile Picture
    22 on at
    RE: Dynamics SL 2015-move from Windows Authentication to SQL Authentication

    Yes, you will need to assign passwords to users, and remove their windows login mapping.  But shouldn't need to run the Sync Ownership and Security process again.

    When you switch, you will be prompted to set the password for SYSADMIN, which you will use to log into SL and do the above.

  • NorK Profile Picture
    334 on at
    RE: Dynamics SL 2015-move from Windows Authentication to SQL Authentication

    Hello, after running the utility, I will login and create passwords for the users and then run the Synch security process?

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    John Lian Profile Picture
    22 on at
    RE: Dynamics SL 2015-move from Windows Authentication to SQL Authentication

    Yes, just use the Database Maintenance Utility.  Under the Update Database tab, there is a button called Set Authentication Type...

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