MSExchangeAL 8260

 

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Details

Product Name

Exchange

Product Version

14.0

Event ID

8260

Category

Error

Symbolic Name

MSG_AL_DSCONFIG_OPENSESSION_FAIL

Message Text

Could not open LDAP session to directory '%1' using local service credentials. Cannot access Address List configuration information. Make sure the server '%1' is running. %2

Explanation

This Error event indicates that Exchange was unable to contact a domain controller. The directory may not be available, or the name of the domain controller specified in the properties of the accepted domain may be incorrect. This event may also indicate that a domain has been demoted or removed from your organization.

User Action

To resolve this error, remove the objects that reference the domain that has been removed or demoted.

For More Information

If you are not already doing so, consider running the Exchange tools, which have been created to help you analyze and troubleshoot your Exchange environment. These tools can help make sure that your configuration aligns with Microsoft best practices. They can also help you identify and resolve performance issues and improve mail flow. To run these tools, go to the Toolbox node of the Exchange Management Console. To learn more about these tools, see Managing Tools in the Toolbox.