In this recipe, we will talk about how vCD connects to all the other parts of vSphere.
For this recipe, we only need a functioning vSphere Single Sign On (SSO) or Active Directory (AD). We also need the right to create users in either SSO or AD.
Now we will create service accounts. Either create them in AD or in SSO; there is no point doing it in both.
The following is a quick and easy way:
Open Active Directory Users and Computers.
Click on the OU Users.
Click on the icon for new user. You should see the following screen:
Enter the name of the service in User logon name.
Click on Next and assign a password. Disable User must change password at next logon, and enable User cannot change password and Password never expires.
Close the wizard.
If you have security concerns, you should assign the Deny log on locally AD Group Policy to this account. The policy is located in Computer Configuration...