Replication Problems with Multiple-Valued Attributes in MMS 2.2 (270066)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Metadirectory Services 2.2
This article was previously published under Q270066
IMPORTANT: The patch that is associated with this article has been superceded by Q285852.exe; however, the description of this article remains completely valid. To access the fix that is referred to in this article, refer to Q285852.exe:

285852 Replacement QFE for MMS 2.2

SYMPTOMS

When you replicate Metadirectory information between Microsoft Metadirectory Services (MMS) servers, multiple-valued attributes do not replicate properly. Specifically, antiquated values are not removed. Because of this, replicated stores can be left with more multiple-valued attributes values than the source.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because there is an error in the Replica.exe program when processing multiple-valued attribute flow.

RESOLUTION

A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to computers that are experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next version of Microsoft Metadirectory Services 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 typical support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

The English-language version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later: 
   Date        Time   Version   Size       File name
   ---------------------------------------------------
   09-26-2000  16:24  0518.266  1,551,360  Replica.exe

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/7/2005
Keywords:kbbug kbenv kbfix KB270066
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