When there are duplicate names on a network, the Lsass.exe process experiences performance problems on a Windows Server 2003-based domain controller (914026)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition

SYMPTOMS

On a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based domain controller, the Lsass.exe process experiences performance problems. The Lsass.exe process may even crash. In this situation, the domain controller automatically restarts.

Note Additionally, various domain controllers in a domain may crash and then restart for no obvious reason.

CAUSE

This issue occurs when there is a domain controller in a domain that uses the same name as a domain controller in a different trusted domain.

Note This trust relationship may be either a parent-child trust in a forest or a domain-domain trust.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, rename one of the two domain controllers.

Note It is generally easier is to rename the domain controller in the local domain.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a bug in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:3/16/2006
Keywords:kbdomain kbtshoot kbbug KB914026 kbAudITPRO
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