Replication Problems with Multi-Valued Attributes in MMS 2.1 (273776)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Metadirectory Services 2.1
This article was previously published under Q273776

SYMPTOMS

When you replicate Metadirectory information between Microsoft Metadirectory Services (MMS) servers, multi-valued attributes do not replicate correctly. Specifically, antiquated values are not removed. Because this problem occurs, replicated stores may be left with more multi-valued attribute values than the source.

CAUSE

This problem can occur when there is an error in the Replica.exe program when it is processing a multi-valued attribute flow.

RESOLUTION

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next version of Microsoft Metadirectory Services that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

NOTE: In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The typical support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

The English-language version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later: 
   Date        Time    Version   Size     File name
   --------------------------------------------------
   09/26/2000  4:24PM  0518.266  1551360  Replica.exe

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/12/2005
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbbug kbenv kbfix kbQFE KB273776
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