XADM: Setup Fails with Error c00706ab: "Network Address Is Invalid" (285692)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server

This article was previously published under Q285692

SYMPTOMS

Setup fails on the Active Directory Connector (ADC); schema prep also fails. The Setup log logs the following errors:

Starting ADC ##### setup....
Entering ScGetSchemaVersion
About to create the dob for object /dc=DN/dc=DN/dc=Domain/cn=Configuration/cn=Schema/cn=ms-Exch-Schema-Version-Adc
Leaving ScGetSchemaVersion
CEdsContext::ScInit (K:\Admin\Src\Edss\Edssetup\Edssetup.cxx:572)
Error code 0XC00706AB (1707): The network address is invalid.
ScInitSetupMode (K:\Admin\Src\Edss\Edssetup\Edsframe.cxx:406)
Error code 0XC00706AB (1707): The network address is invalid.
CEDSSSetupFrame::ScInitInstall (K:\Admin\Src\Edss\Edssetup\Edsframe.cxx:354)
Error code 0XC00706AB (1707): The network address is invalid.
WinMain (K:\Admin\Src\Edss\Edssetup\Edssetup.cxx:735)
Error code 0XC00706AB (1707): The network address is invalid.
WinMain (K:\Admin\Src\Edss\Edssetup\Edssetup.cxx:670)
Error code 0XC00706AB (1707): The network address is invalid.

CAUSE

This issue may occur if the Schema Master Server object is no longer valid (the server has been deleted).

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, run the following command-line utility:

dcdiag /s:dc-server-name /v /test:knowsofroleholders

Verify that the Role Schema Owner is pointing to a valid server and that it is available. If the Role Schema Owner is not pointing to a valid server, refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article for information about how to resolve this issue.

255504 Using Ntdsutil.exe to Seize or Transfer FSMO Roles to a Server

MORE INFORMATION

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

197132 Windows 2000 Active Directory FSMO Role

223787 Flexible Single Master Operation Transfer and Seizure Process


Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/25/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB285692