Implementing Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard Basic Availability Groups for Use in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Implementing Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard Basic Availability Groups for Use in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

On a recent project, I needed to set up high availability for the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) databases. The customer wanted to use Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard and I was tasked with implementing the new Basic Availability Groups. This article details the steps I took to implement Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard Basic Availability Groups for CVAD.