XCON: GWART Is Incorrect Due to Latency in Directory Replication

ID: Q145976

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0

SYMPTOMS

It is possible that during directory replication the Gateway Address Routing Table (GWART) will be created incorrectly, reflecting incorrect routes. Once directory replication has completed, the GWARTs will be correct. If the Microsoft Exchange Server system is large and there is a high likelihood of latency in the directory replication updates, there it is likely that the GWART will be incorrect for a number of days. While the GWART is incorrect, it will be possible for messages to be routed incorrectly, leading eventually to NDRs.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Exchange Server version 4.0. This problem has been corrected in the latest U.S. Service Pack for Microsoft Exchange Server version 4.0. For information on obtaining the Service Pack, query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):

S E R V P A C K

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Exchange Server version 5.0. This problem has been corrected in the latest U.S. Service Pack for Microsoft Exchange Server version 5.0. For information on obtaining the Service Pack, query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):

S E R V P A C K

Keywords : kbbug4.00 kbbug5.00 XCON kbfix5.00.sp1
Version : WINDOWS:4.0,5.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug