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Q255811: 39-Character Host Name Address Limitation in Compass

Article: Q255811
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 2.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kbtool
Last Modified: 21-APR-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Metadirectory Services, version 2.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are using Zoomit Compass or Microsoft Metadirectory Services (MMS)
Compass 2.1, there is a limitation on the length of the host name that you can
configure when you connect to MMS. Compass allows a maximum of 39 characters in
the Host Name Address box in the Configure Servers window. You cannot enter more
than 39 characters.

CAUSE
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The Host Name Address box is limited to 39 characters.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this issue, type the IP address of the server to which you want
to connect.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products that are
listed at the beginning of this article.


Additional query words: Zoomit Via Compass MMS Metadirectory

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Keywords          : kbenv kbtool 
Technology        : kbMMSSearch kbMMS210
Version           : :2.1
Issue type        : kbprb

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