My understanding is that the attribute isn't set on the object, it's a reference to a link from another object. Presumably, that's how things like the directreports attribute is set in the AD. A quick search on the net digs up the follow presentations which mentions back links.
http://www.microsoft.com/netherlands/Download/files/train_cert/ActiveDir ectoryInternals.pdf Darren. -----Original Message----- From: Kevin Miller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 02 July 2002 13:59 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] Broke NTFRS What is a BACK LINK in ADSI? I am trying to set a member attribute for a sysvol replica and it says I cannot set a Back link, or that is I owned by the system. --Kevinm KMAP-SR, M, WLKMMAS, UCC+WCA, And Beyond http://www.daughtry.ca/ For Graphics and WebDesign, GO here! -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Rick Kingslan Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2002 5:53 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] Broke NTFRS Kevin, What ARE the errors that you're getting with NTFRS? FRS log? What are the errors that are showing up in th DS log, system log? These will go a long way to helping us help you. Otherwise, MHO, we're shooting in the dark. Rick Kingslan - Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000] Microsoft Certified Trainer MCSA, MCSE+I - Windows NT / 2000 "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." --- Arthur C. Clarke > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Kevin Miller > Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2002 6:47 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [ActiveDir] Broke NTFRS > > > I have a nearly dead[4] AD root with more then 2 Childs[2]. I > cannot create a new DC that fully replicates sysvol due to > some errors with NTFRS. I have rebuilt, messed with, and > broke the settings in ADSI and the registry for how FRS > works. Still cannot get it to finish a dcpromo. Anyone been > down this road before that might be able to assist me? > > My latest revelation [1] was to upgrade my last NT4 BDC to a > new AD root. only I believe that screws all my Childs, so > that idea kind of blew. > > [1] Have been up for 28 hours now > [2] restored a few tapes[3] and they all seem to have the > same problem, [3] 5 of them back a year [4] The MB has a bad > chip if I keep it cool enough I can get about 20-40 minutes > out of the box. > > --Kevinm KMAP-SR, M, WLKMMAS, UCC+WCA, And Beyond http://www.daughtry.ca/ For Graphics and WebDesign, GO here! List info : http://www.activedir.org/mail_list.htm List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/list_faq.htm List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ List info : http://www.activedir.org/mail_list.htm List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/list_faq.htm List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ List info : http://www.activedir.org/mail_list.htm List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/list_faq.htm List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ List info : http://www.activedir.org/mail_list.htm List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/list_faq.htm List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/
