Microsoft KB Archive/263547

= Bind Failed to Server Error 53, &quot;Unwilling To Perform&quot; =

Article ID: 263547

Article Last Modified on 1/25/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Metadirectory Services 2.2 Service Pack 1

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This article was previously published under Q263547



SYMPTOMS
The following error message may appear in the operator's log when running the Active Directory Management agent:

DBG_03 05e4 00/05/18 15:35:48.417 (AD-MA_Connect) Config read. Binding... ERR_00 05e4 00/05/18 15:35:48.430 (AD-MA_Connect) Bind failed to server 'MMSTalk.com', reason = 53, 'Unwilling To Perform' ERR_00 05e4 00/05/18 15:35:48.431 (AD-MA_doNcDiscovery) Couldn't connect to discovered domain 'MMSTalk.com' : 53 - Unwilling To Perform



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the Active Directory Login Information Username credentials do not conform to following format:

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The error message occurs when you type only the user name.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
 * 1) Log on to Compass as the Administrator.
 * 2) In Bookmarks, click the Management Agents button.
 * 3) Select the management agent that is causing the problem.
 * 4) Click the Configure MA button.
 * 5) Click the Active Directory Discovery Setting tab.
 * 6) In the Active Directory Login Information section, in the Username box, type a user name with the proper credentials, using the  \  format.



MORE INFORMATION
When connecting to an Active Directory forest, it is imperative that you have the proper credentials. Not only must the user name be in the correct format, but the user must also have the appropriate access permissions. The user must either have Domain Administrative permissions, belong to the Domain Admins group, or be granted Replicating Directory Changes permissions for every domain of the forest that this management agent accesses.

Additional query words: ADMA, MMS, Metadirectory

Keywords: kberrmsg kbenv kbprb KB263547

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