The ADsPath of Objects Returned by the Get_ADsPath Method Always Uses LDAP Format (820623)


The information in this article applies to:

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

SYMPTOMS

When you create custom code that uses the get_ADsPath method to bind to a directory service object, the Active Directory Service Interfaces (ADSI) path (ADsPath) that is returned for the object uses Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) format. The ADsPath of the object is in LDAP format even when you specify a different format.

For example, if you open a container by using the ADsGetObject function and you specify the path in X.500 format, the ADsPath of the objects in the container appears in LDAP format.

RESOLUTION

Hotfix Information

A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional testing to further ensure product quality. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Windows Server 2003 service pack 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/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS

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 usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart Requirement

You must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix Replacement Information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File Information

The English version of this fix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel. 
Date         Time   Version      Size     File name
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06-May-2003  13:06  5.2.3790.16  166,912  Adsldp.dll

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use the IADsPathname interface to retrieve the paths of objects. For more information about the IADsPathname interface, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/netdir/adsi/iadspathname.asp

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about ADsPath, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/ds2x/hh/ds2x/exds_ds2exchgd_8bjc.asp

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/27/2005
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