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Expand Up @@ -24,8 +24,8 @@ The sync service can run under different accounts. It can run under a Virtual Se
|Type of account|Installation option|Description|
|-----|------|-----|
|Virtual Service Account|Express and custom, 2017 April and later| A Virtual Service Account is used for all express installations, except for installations on a Domain Controller. When using custom installation, it's the default option unless another option is used.|
|Managed Service Account|Custom, 2017 April and later|If you use a remote SQL Server, then we recommend using a group managed service account. |
|Managed Service Account|Express and custom, 2021 March and later|A standalone Managed Service Account prefixed with ADSyncMSA_ is created during installation for express installations when installed on a Domain Controller. When using custom installation, it's the default option unless another option is used.|
|Group Managed Service Account (gMSA)|Custom, 2017 April and later|If you use a remote SQL Server, then we recommend using a group Managed Service Account. |
|Standalone Managed Service Account (sMSA)|Express and custom, 2021 March and later|A standalone Managed Service Account prefixed with ADSyncMSA_ is created during installation for express installations when installed on a Domain Controller. When using custom installation, it's the default option unless another option is used.|
|User Account|Express and custom, 2017 April to 2021 March|A User Account prefixed with AAD_ is created during installation for express installations when installed on a Domain Controller. When using custom installation, it's the default option unless another option is used.|
|User Account|Express and custom, 2017 March and earlier|A User Account prefixed with AAD_ is created during installation for express installations. When using custom installation, another account can be specified.|

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