InstantForum.NET v2.9.0SQLServerCentralhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/notifications@sqlservercentral.comTue, 18 Jun 2013 20:15:43 GMT20http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic741122-146-1.aspxThanks ...Further, the interview was not only for SQL server position but for an IT Infrastructure position with strong database experience.The question was not "What is a Windows account" but rather to explain the difference between a Windows account and a Unix account. I think that your response about the use of Windows authentication is correct. I am not sure if there is more to it.Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:11:46 GMTsheppc1214http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic741122-146-1.aspxgenerally if you are asked about that in a SQL server interview/exam you would be expected to know that unix users would need a sql login whereas windows users can use windows authentication.I dont think there would be any correct answer to "what is a windows account?"Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:22:15 GMTAnimal Magichttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic741122-146-1.aspxHello - I was on an interview recently and was asked "what is the difference between a Windows account and a Unix account?"Since SQL Server runs on Windows, I am hoping for a response from the Windows side but if someone can provide a response from the Unix side also, it would be greatly appreciated.Thanks.Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:14:03 GMTsheppc1214