Before we start , let's understand : What is MSA? : Well, MSA (Managed service account) is a service account which Active directory manages by itself , yes we don’t have to worry about remembering password , resetting password & most important updating the password wherever it is being use (e.g. Windows service / IIS App Pool) - By Default Active directory resets MSA password every 30 days. (this can be change) In this post you will learn : Creating Managed Service account (MSA) Assigning MSA to computer Installing managed service account Configuring Managed Service account with IIS App Pool Configuring Managed Service account with windows Service Creating Managed Service Account: Login to domain controller & Start PowerShell Now Add KDS RootKey by using below cmdlet - this is one time activity, you can create multiple MSAs once created KDS root key. Add-KdsRootKey -Verbose After running above cmdlet you have to w...