XCON: Site Connectors: Permissions, Trusts, and the Override Tab

ID: Q230602

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Exchange Server, version 5.5

SUMMARY

To be correctly configured, site connectors need proper trusts, permissions, and correct settings on Override tab on the Site Connector Properties page. This is in contrast to X.400 Connectors, which are independent of trusts and permissions issues. This article discusses how to effectively configure a site connector with different possible scenarios.

MORE INFORMATION

How to Configure a Site Connector

Between Untrusted Windows NT Domains

Use the exact same site service account name and password for both sites in separate Windows NT domains. Assign the Service Account Admin role to both service accounts for the Organization, Site, and Configuration containers. This needs to be done at both sites. Use the Override tab on the Site Connector Properties page, and provide the service account name, password, and domain name of the other domain.

Between Trusted Domains Using the Exact Same Site Service Account and Password

Assign the Service Account Admin role to both service accounts for the Organization, Site, and Configuration containers. This needs to be done at both sites. There is no need to use the Override tab.

NOTE: Microsoft Product Support Services recommends using the Override tab, just in case, if trusts between Windows NT domains get broken. Site connector will still be fully functional and will not be affected by the broken trust.

Between Trusted Domains Using Different Site Service Accounts

Assign the Service Account Admin role to both service accounts for the Organization, Site, and Configuration containers. This needs to be done on both sites. Use the Override tab, and provide the service account name, password, and domain name of the other domain.

For additional information in configuring and troubleshooting site connectors, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q165119 XCON: Site Connector Configuration Basics

Q165324 XCON: Basic Site Connector Troubleshooting Checklist

Q190022 XCON: Comparison of X.400 and Site Connectors

Q165111 XCON: Configuring X.400 Connector between Two Exchange Servers

Also, please refer to page 164 of the Microsoft Exchange Server Administrator's Guide.

Additional query words:

Keywords : exc55
Version : winnt:5.5
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbinfo