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Q177557: XFOR: Recipients Ignored on Mail Sent to Two or More CMS Nodes

Article: Q177557
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): 4.0 5.0 5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 19-MAR-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.5 
- LinkAge Message Exchange, version 3.2 
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SYMPTOMS
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When sending mail using the Linkage Exchange-OfficeVision/VM Connector from
Exchange to recipients on two or more different CMS nodes, the message may not
be delivered to all of the intended recipients.

CAUSE
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The logic used to break apart the recipient list when multiple CMS nodes are
encountered was incorrect and caused some recipients to be ignored.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Linkage Message Exchange,
version 3.2.


A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression-tested and
should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you
are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you
wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft
Technical Support for more information.


Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Exchange Server version
5.5. This problem has been corrected in the latest U.S. Service Pack for
Microsoft Exchange Server version 5.5. For information on obtaining the Service
Pack, query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the
spaces):

  S E R V P A C K

Additional query words: HOST IBM SENDMAIL PROFS
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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbZNotKeyword6 kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange550 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2 kbLinkAgeSearch kbLinkAge320
Version           : 4.0 5.0 5.5
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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