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(282460) - When you try to add a client through the Internet Authentication Service (IAS) snap-in, you may receive either of the following error messages: There was an error writing the client name -or- An error occurred while writing the client name. A...

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Article ID: 282460 - Last Review: December 3, 2007 - Revision: 7.5

You Receive an Error Message When You Add a Client Through the Internet Authentication Service Snap-In

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SYMPTOMS

When you try to add a client through the Internet Authentication Service (IAS) snap-in, you may receive either of the following error messages:
There was an error writing the client name
-or-
An error occurred while writing the client name. A duplicate name already exists or IAS is unable to access the database.

CAUSE

This behavior may occur if the client that you want to add has a Friendly Name that is identical to that of an existing client.

RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, re-create the IAS client with a different Friendly Name.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
  • Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Premium Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Standard Edition
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