Why is CONFIGMGRSEC service running on File Server server

Avyayah 1,146 Reputation points
2021-09-15T16:16:52.05+00:00

We have CONFIGMGRSEC service running on a file server server. Not sure why it is installed and will it consume Microsoft license?
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  1. Seeya Xi-MSFT 16,251 Reputation points
    2021-09-16T02:11:54.147+00:00

    Hi @Avyayah ,

    Yes. Agree with Erland. SQL Express does not require a license while the Standard Edition and Enterprise Edition require.

    Most likely it will consume a license. But check which edition it is. Maybe it is SQL Express, and then there is no worry.

    Please see this link for more information: https://www.microsoft.com/en-sg/licensing/product-licensing/sql-server?rtc=1

    Best regards,
    Seeya

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  1. Erland Sommarskog 78,111 Reputation points MVP
    2021-09-15T21:55:18.077+00:00

    CONFIGMGRSEC is the name of the instance. It does not say anything about any service as such.

    Most likely it will consume a license. But check which edition it is. Maybe it is SQL Express, and then there is no worry.

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  2. Dave Patrick 352.9K Reputation points MVP
    2021-09-15T22:06:14.573+00:00

    Looks like some components of System Center may have been installed.
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/configmgr/core/understand/introduction

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