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When using cname for a cifs server, does the SPN also need to be registered?

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Applies to

  • ONTAP 9
  • CIFS

Answer

Yes, SPN must also be registered.

Additional Information

CIFS/SMB is not accessible because authentication fails when the DNS alias/CNAME is not configured as an SPN

 

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