I am trying to alias my print server to \\printserver. The actual name of the server is \\fileserver1 and/or \\fileserver2. The idea is that I can switch the CNAME between each real server as required.

I am able to connect to a printer on \\printserver\Printer Name, however \\printserver.fqdn.com\Printer Name gives me an error "Operation could not be completed (error 0x0..0709). Double check the printer name and make sure that the printer is connected to the network.".

I am able to access the printers on each server directly, either using the netbios name for FQDN name. The issue only arises when using the FQDN CNAME.

The DnsOnWire registry key has been applied (see <https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2546625/en-us>).

The registry change to LanmanServer has also been applied (see <https://support.microsoft.com/kb/281308> as it applies to Server 2003).

I have applied the setspn commands as defined on <http://www.md3v.com/enable-windows-server-smb-2-0-alias-cname%29>

I can browse to \\printserver.fqdn.com and see the printers and shares.

All hosts are on a flat network, and are all behind a firewall... I don't have any reasons to suspect any interference from there.

Any help, direction, suggestions are all appreciated.

Thanks,