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Q264675: XADM: Directory Replication Fails with 1091 Error 2147746077

Article: Q264675
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): exc55
Last Modified: 20-OCT-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, version 5.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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Intersite Directory Replication is failing; when the diagnostic logging category
Replication (on the Directory Service object) is set to Maximum, the following
event may be generated in the Application Event Log:

  Event Type: Warning
  Event Source: MSExchangeDS
  Event Category: Replication
  Event ID: 1091
  Description:
  The directory replication agent (DRA) attempted to open mail with name
  /o=ORGANIZATION/ou=SITE/cn=Configuration/cn=Servers/cn=SERVERNAME/cn=Microsoft
  DSA:SERVERNAME but received error 2147746077. Messages could not be sent.
  Make sure that the mail service on this Microsoft Exchange Server computer is
  running.

CAUSE
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The Microsoft Exchange Directory Service is configured to log on as the wrong
account.

RESOLUTION
==========

To resolve this issue, confirm that the Microsoft Exchange Directory Service is
configured to log on using the correct Exchange Service Account. To do so,
follow these steps:

1. Click Start, click Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click
  Services.

2. Select the Microsoft Exchange Directory Service, and then click Startup.

3. In the "Log on As" box, click to select This Account, and then enter the
  correct Exchange Service Account.

4. Stop and restart the Exchange Services.


Additional query words:

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Keywords          : exc55 
Component         : Admin
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange550 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : winnt:5.5
Issue type        : kbprb

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