local administrator access for DBA's - is this required?

Hi
I need to manage a SQL cluster, monitor database and O.S performance and
apply database patches. Do I require local admin rights for this? If not
what is the workaround please?
Problem is, my organisation is very reluctant to grant local admin rights.
Is there a Microsoft article on this type of issue (I couldn't find one).
Thanks!
MilesHI
Use the SQL server account if you need local admin privilege on server.
Andras Jakus MCDBA
"Miles" wrote:

> Hi
> I need to manage a SQL cluster, monitor database and O.S performance and
> apply database patches. Do I require local admin rights for this? If not
> what is the workaround please?
> Problem is, my organisation is very reluctant to grant local admin rights.
> Is there a Microsoft article on this type of issue (I couldn't find one).
> Thanks!
> Miles
>