Cannot Access IBM LAN Server NET.ACC from LAN Man System (102800)






This article was previously published under Q102800

SYMPTOMS

If you try to access an IBM LAN Server 1.3 NET.ACC that you have directly copied onto a LAN Manager 2.1, 2.1a or 2.2 system, or if you attempt to use the PORTACC utility, you receive an error message:
NET3882 error: The file NET.ACC is not a valid LAN Manager accounts file.

CAUSE

The NET.ACC from one system is not compatible with the other.

RESOLUTION

Use the MERGEACC utility, part of the LAN Manager Resource Kit, to transfer the user database.

For more information on the IBM LAN Server to Microsoft LAN Manager upgrade, see the white paper "Migrating from IBM LAN Server to Microsoft LAN Manager," 098-37238, available from Microsoft Inside Sales.

Modification Type: Major Last Reviewed: 7/30/2001
Keywords: KB102800