XADM: Attributes Missing When Recreating DS Objects with DS/IS

ID: Q197970

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.5

SUMMARY

When you run the DS/IS Consistency Adjustment to re-populate the directory with mailboxes contained inside the Information Store database, not all of the default mailbox attributes are created.

MORE INFORMATION

Running the DS/IS consistency adjuster may be necessary when performing a single mailbox recovery.

The following default mailbox attributes are not created when you use DS/IS consistency adjustment:

Allow Rich Text
Deliv-Ext-Cont-Types
NT-Security-Descriptor
Primary Windows NT Account
Trust Level
Use IS Defaults

In addition, the following non-default attribute is added:

Hide From AB

These mailbox attributes will need to be updated as needed for each mailbox.

NOTE: Microsoft strongly urges Exchange administrators to review the functionality of the DS/IS Consistency Adjuster before using it. The following article explains the process and effects of running the DS/IS consistency adjuster:

Q182979 XADM: Function and Effects of the DS/IS Consistency Adjustment

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Version : winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbinfo