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Q274499: Error Message Is Generated When Starting Account Joiner Utility

Article: Q274499
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 2.1,2.2
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kberrmsg kbtool
Last Modified: 27-OCT-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Metadirectory Services, versions 2.1, 2.2 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you start the Account Joiner utility on your computer, you may receive the
following error message:

  ExceptionJoiner

  Failed to retrieve MA's information

CAUSE
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This behavior may occur because a Management Agent (MA) is not present on the
server.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this behavior, you must create at least one MA and place it on the
server.

MORE INFORMATION
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The Account Joiner utility is designed to be used with Management Agents.

Additional query words: Zoomit Via MA zscript genlogs

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Keywords          : kberrmsg kbtool 
Technology        : kbMMSSearch kbMMS210 kbMMS220
Version           : :2.1,2.2
Issue type        : kbprb

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