We are currently using merge replication in the following scenario. There is a central SQL2008r2 server that acts as the publisher and distributer. Clients running SQL Express create their individual subscriptions using RMO over VPN.
The snapshot folder is on a UNC share and "Everyone" has full access to the folder.
Occasionally we experience some users unable to access the folder and receive OS 5 error. I think this may be caused by user credentials being out of sync with the domain controller.
When SQL Express on the client attempts to access the snapshot folder, I believe it uses the windows credentials of the logged in user.
Is it possible to specify a generic domain account for SQL Express merge agent to use to connect to the snapshot folder?
Thanks,
--Shane