Aggregation of a Delivery Controller to an existing site running on SQL Express fails: SqlClient.SqlException The target principal name is incorrect. Cannot generate SSPI context.
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Description
When attempting to add a Delivery Controller to an existing site that is hosted on a SQL Express database - an error can be presented as such:
- SqlClient.SqlException The target principal name is incorrect. Cannot generate SSPI context.
- The database server may not be allowing remote connections, make sure the database server is setup correctly and that the firewall is not blocking the connections.
Resolution
Possible solution:
Changed the SQLEXPRESS service account from NETWORK SERVICE to a domain admin account.
After the service accounts are changed on both servers, the aggregation of the delivery controller is successful
Changed the SQLEXPRESS service account from NETWORK SERVICE to a domain admin account.
After the service accounts are changed on both servers, the aggregation of the delivery controller is successful
Problem Cause
SQLEXPRESS service account failing to authenticate to the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop database housed on a SQL Express local database on the primary delivery controller.
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