Installing SQL Server on a Domain Controller


Installing SQL Server on a Domain Controller is not supported by Microsoft. If you must install SQL Server on a Domain Controller, then you must create a NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE account on that computer. Information on how to do this can be found on the MSDN website: NetworkService Account.

Novell have a good visual guide to setting up a NETWORK_SERVICE account for their software. This may be a good place for you to receive guidance: Steps to setup NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService as the logon account.