XenApp/Xendesktop:7.X : Unable To Add Additional DDC To The Existing XA/XD Site

XenApp/Xendesktop:7.X : Unable To Add Additional DDC To The Existing XA/XD Site

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Article ID: CTX215265

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Description

Getting error "The services could not connect to the database" while adding second Delivery Controller to an existing XA/XD site.

Environment

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Resolution

Setting the SQL browser service to enabled and automatic on SQL Server hosting the XA/XD Site database fixed the issue.

Problem Cause

SQL Server Browser service disabled on SQL server hosting the site database.

Additional Information

Note: The SQL Server Browser program runs as a Windows service. SQL Server Browser listens for incoming requests for Microsoft SQL Server resources and provides information about SQL Server instances installed on the computer.

https://discussions.citrix.com/topic/352105-xenapp-75-second-delivery-controller-unable-to-connect-to-database/

https://ballblog.net/page/10/