XADM: How to Change the Default Replication Time for the Active Directory Connector (224013)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server
This article was previously published under Q224013
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SUMMARY

When you schedule replication in an Active Directory Connector (ADC) connection agreement, if you select the Always setting, replication occurs every five minutes. If you want replication to occur more frequently, you can add a parameter to the ADC by modifying the Windows registry.

MORE INFORMATION

To add a parameter to the ADC that causes replication to occur more frequently:

WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
  1. Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).
  2. Locate the following key in the registry:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSADC\Parameters

  3. On the Edit menu, click Add Value, and then add the following registry value:

    Value Name: Sync Sleep Delay (secs)
    Data Type: REG_DWORD
    Value: 5

  4. Quit Registry Editor.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/25/2005
Keywords:kbhowto KB224013
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