Installing software on client computers: Local or Domain admin?

Hi all,

When installing software on client computers should the software be
installed using the local administrator account on these systems or by
using a never-to-be-deleted domain administrator maintenance account
(as opposed to a regular domain administrator account, which may be
deleted when the domain administrator leaves the company or some other
such thing)?

Thanks,

Ari

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