Question about ASP.NET impersonation

[trilks]

I have a Win 2003 Server box on which I am trying to install SQL Reporting Services. The install is failing, as it is trying to change permissions for the web services account. SQL RS is using the ASP.NET account for its web service account, however that account does not seem to be valid (the account does not exist as far as I can tell, and I've looked everywhere). This account cannot be changed at install time for RS, and is always determined by the ASP.NET account.

I looked at the machine.config file for ASP.NET and noticed the suspect account is being used for impersonation. So, my question is: Can I change the account in machine.config without breaking anything? I will use an account that I know is valid and has proper permissions to run services. Also, if I do change this account, what will I need to do for that change to take effect? Will it be a simple iisreset, or will I have to reboot the entire box (not my favorite option, but if it has to be done, it has to be done).

Cheers :beer:

 

[jclem]

Have you thought of using ASPnet_setreg instead of leaving the logon info in the web.config?

 

[trilks]

Originally posted by: jclem
Have you thought of using ASPnet_setreg instead of leaving the logon info in the web.config?

No, although I know its not a good idea to leave logon info in plain text. The box was set up months ago, but I have only been working with it for a few weeks.