• For the same reason as what I mentioned above, it's a security risk. Linked servers allow security through a single account only: whether it be a sql account or a windows account.

    I did a quick search and came up with the following explanation from Microsoft:

    http://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/feedback/details/375983/allow-windows-groups-as-linked-server-logins

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