When a Windows Server 2003 cluster node is a domain controller, you may receive an error message when you add domain users to the cluster file share (834231)

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Cluster Administrator tool to give users or global groups from a child domain the permissions to use a clustered file share on a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based domain controller, you may receive the following error message:

Access to a cluster file share can be granted/denied only to domain users and groups. Please remove any local users or groups from the permissions box.

Note You can use Windows Explorer to give users or global groups from a child domain the permissions to use a clustered file share on a Windows Server 2003-based domain controller.

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend 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 hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

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 hotfix 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        Platform
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   31-Jan-2004  01:00  5.2.3790.125      167,936  Cluadmex.dll     x86
   31-Jan-2004  01:00  5.2.3790.125      457,728  Cluadmex.dll     IA-64