Files Are Replicated Even When No Sync Appears in Status (196117)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q196117

SYMPTOMS

When a Windows NT 3.51 computer operates as an export server and a Windows NT 4.0 computer operates as an import server to participate in directory replication, the Status column on the import server's Directory Replication dialog box may display NO SYNC. This status appears under the heading "Import Directories" on the import server. Users have reported that even though the NO SYNC status is shown, files appear to be replicated correctly.

RESOLUTION

This problem is resolved by assuring that the export files contained on the Windows NT 3.51 export server are stabilized prior to replication time.

This may be accomplished by performing the following steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double- click Server.
  2. Click Replication.
  3. Under Export Directories, click to select Wait Until Stabilized. By default, the Stabilize check box is not selected under Windows NT 3.51 and Windows NT 4.0.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/10/2001
Keywords:kbprb KB196117
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