Microsoft KB Archive/259667

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Q259667

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Exchange Server, version 5.5

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SYMPTOMS
If you attempt to use one of the following connectors on a Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS) clustered Exchange Server computer


 * Microsoft Exchange Connector for Lotus Notes
 * Microsoft Exchange Connector for Novell GroupWise
 * Microsoft Exchange Connector for IBM OfficeVision/VM (PROFS)
 * Microsoft Exchange Connector for SNADS

when you attempt to view or update information in the connector properties in the Exchange Server Administrator program on the second node, you receive error messages. Additionally, certain functions of the connector may not work at all.

CAUSE
The setup of these components is not &quot;cluster aware.&quot; As a result, the entries that are made in the Exchange Server directory are not cluster aware, and the entries reference the node that the connector was installed on, rather than the cluster name.

When you attempt to gain access to the Options property page of these connectors, the Exchange Server system looks for the Exchconn.ini file on the first node.

WORKAROUND
To work around this issue, edit the raw properties of the connector to change the paths to reference the cluster, rather than the node that the connector was originally installed on.

There is currently no automatic tool to change the paths to reference the cluster. For more information, contact Microsoft Product Support Services (PSS) and reference this article.

STATUS
Currently the connectors listed in the &quot;Symptoms&quot; section of this article are not supported on clusters. If a problem occurs with the connector on a cluster, PSS may request that you remove the cluster-aware connector.

Additional query words:

Keywords : exc55

Issue type : kbprb

Technology : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange550 kbZNotKeyword2