Management Agent Does Not Update Object Attribute in the Metaverse (264509)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Metadirectory Services 2.1
This article was previously published under Q264509

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Metadirectory Services, when you use the Management Agent in reflector mode to import objects from the connected directory into the metaverse, the objects' attributes are not updated.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if attribute flow is not configured to update the user object's attribute in the metadirectory. The general attribute flow rule applies to all metaverse attributes that are not assigned values by a specific flow rule. By default, this value is set to Never. This setting allows you to control specific attribute flow. If attribute flow rules are not defined for an attribute, the attribute is not updated when you run the Management Agent.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, configure attribute flow for the affected Management Agent. There are several different configuration options.

NOTE: For a description of each option and its impact on the metaverse, refer to the Metadirectory System Administration Guide online documentation.

To configure specific attribute flow, follow these steps:
  1. Log on to Compass as an Administrator, click Action Panel, and then click the Bookmarks button.
  2. Click Management Agent, and then click the Specific Flow Rules tab.
  3. Specify both the attribute and the flow direction.
To configure general attribute flow to always update attributes, follow these steps:
  1. Log on to Compass as an Administrator, click Action Panel, and then click the Bookmarks button.
  2. Click Management Agent, click the General Attribute Flow tab, and then click Always Flow Attributes.
To configure the advanced attribute flow script, follow these steps:
  1. Log on to Compass as an Administrator, click Action Panel, and then click the Bookmarks button.
  2. Click Management Agent, and then click the Advanced Flow Script tab.
  3. Type your template rules in the Edit box.

    NOTE: Templates and the template language are described in the Management Agent Toolkit manual.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about configuring attribute flow, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

259032 Understanding Attribute Flow in Microsoft Metadirectory Services

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/3/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB264509
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