how do i create service accounts for the various SQL Server 2008 components?

I'm not sure I get the question.
You can create accounts from your control panels "Users accounts" or if you are using AD you have to create them there. After the users have been created you set the services to run under the user you've created.

If this didn't answer your question, please explain a bit what you are trying to do.

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