SUMMARY
Event ID: 5031
Source: Application Center
Description: Authentication failed while connecting to target server
Event Type: Error
Authentication failed while trying to connect to the target server
%RemoteServer% during session
%ReplicationID% and job
%ReplicationJobID%. Status is
%Status%%StatusMessage%.
Meaning: Authentication failed while trying to connect to the target server.
Effect: The task cannot be completed until the connection can be established.
Possible Causes and SolutionsIncorrect user name or password: The credentials used were incorrect. You must have administrative privileges to complete this task.
No permissions: The access permissions or network privileges have been changed on the remote server.
Account changed or missing: The ACC_ or ACL_ accounts have been changed or deleted. Application Center creates these accounts for performing tasks. If these accounts have been changed or deleted, see your support personnel.
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service problem: The RPC service has failed or is improperly configured.
The service settings should be:- General - Startup type: Automatic.
- Log On - Log on as: Local system account; Allow service to interact with desktop = No.
- Recovery - Take no action (all occurrences); Reset fail count after [0] days
Other Solutions (listed in order of preference):- Restart the local computer.
- Restart the remote computer.
- Use the Support Online link in the Events view.
- Contact Microsoft Product Support Services: