SNAHOSTPROCESS Is Required When You Use Host Security Domain Wizard (261090)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP1
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP2
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP3
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP4
  • Microsoft SNA Server 4.0
  • Microsoft SNA Server 4.0 SP1
  • Microsoft SNA Server 4.0 SP2
  • Microsoft SNA Server 4.0 SP3
This article was previously published under Q261090

SYMPTOMS

When you run the Host Security Domain Wizard, the following error message may occur:
Host Security is not installed on <Computer_Name>. Please run Host Security Setup on <Computer_Name> before using the wizard.

CAUSE

The SNA Host Account Synchronization Service (SNAHOSTPROCESS) was not installed during the SNA Server setup process.

RESOLUTION

Run the SNA Server Setup program, and choose to install the SNA Host Account Synchronization Service.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

By default, the SNA Host Account Synchronization option is not selected during the SNA Server setup process. This service is required if the following are true:
  • You want to use the Host Security Domain Wizard for creating a Host Security Domain.
  • You are using password synchronization.
The SNA Host Account Synchronization Service is not necessary if you plan to use Single Sign-On (SSO) with manual password updates. If manual password updates are only going to be used, you do not need to install this service; however, you will be unable to use the wizard when you configure your Host Security Domain.

An alternative to using the Host Security Domain Wizard is made possible by using the Insert option when you configure a Host Security Domain; however, other steps are also required. For additional information, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

243288 Required Steps Needed If Insert Option Used for HSD Creation

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/25/2004
Keywords:kbbug kbpending KB261090
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