Cannot generate SSPI Context error on SQL Server

  • Hi all.

    I am pretty new to programming, and i've lately ran into a problem trying to connect to an SQL server through an asp .NET application.

    The error Im getting is as in the topic: Cannot generate SSPI context.

    I am not sure if the problem is in the source (my pc) or the destination (the server), but I tend to think its from the server.

    What more can I add - If Im using the "NAMED PIPES" option (in the client tool of the MSSQLserver) insead of the TCP/IP protocol, I am able to connect to the server, But I want (and need) to connect to the server with TCP/IP protocol, and then I have a problem doing that.

    I would really appreciate any help and hits on how to fix or bypass, or whatever it takes to make things work.

    Thanks in advance.

  • Hi,

    There's a good explanatory article with some troubleshhooting tips on this site:

    http://www.sqlservercentral.com/columnists/cmiller/cannotgeneratesspicontext.asp

    Good luck

    Cath

  • Thats a good article, but id didn't help me.

    Plus, I don't have the setspn utility and have no outside internet connection because Im working on a closed network.

    Is there another way I could delete the SPN safely (if that is the problem, ofcourse), or does anyone have another suggestion on how I can solve this problem?

    Again, Im pretty amature and I don't have any more ideas.

    Thanks in advance

  • Based on my experience, this problem occurs when changing local system account. You need to modify settings in your domain with domain admin privilege. Although you use an intranet, if I am right, you still need to have a domain.

    Hopefully, it will help.

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