Dsmod Partition and Dsquery Partition Do Not Support -desc Switch (817010)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Datacenter Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Premium Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Standard Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Dsmod partition and Dsquery partition commands, the -desc switch is not supported, even though the command-line Help feature indicates that this is a valid switch.

CAUSE

This issue occurs because Dsmod partition and Dsquery partition support only a subset of frequently used object class attributes.

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about the Directory Services command-line tools in Windows Server 2003, click Start, click Help and Support Center, and then type directory service command-line tools in the Search box.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/18/2003
Keywords:kbbug KB817010
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