By default, Secure Configuration Manager uses SQL authentication for communication between Core Services and the database. SQL authentication creates a user ID and password that are valid only for Microsoft SQL Server. You can also use Windows authentication.
When using Windows authentication, the database checks with the Windows domain controller to see if the user ID and password you used to log on to the computer are allowed to use the database.
To use Windows authentication:
(Conditional) If the database is on the same computer as Core Services, complete the following steps on this computer:
Start the Core Services Configuration Utility in the NetIQ Secure Configuration Manager program folder.
On the Database tab, set the Use Windows Authentication field to True.
Click OK to save the changes and close the Configuration Utility.
Restart Core Services.
(Conditional) If the database is on a different computer from Core Services, complete the following steps on the Core Services computer:
Start the Core Services Configuration Utility in the NetIQ Secure Configuration Manager program folder.
On the Database tab, set the Use Windows Authentication field to True.
Click OK to save the changes and close the Configuration Utility.
Browse to the Services list in Control Panel.
Select NetIQ Core Services from the Services list.
Change the service properties to log on with the account you specify to connect to the database.
Click OK.
Click Start Service.
Close the Services and Administrative Tools windows.