Virtual directory metabase permissions only apply when changed on back-end servers (267259)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server
This article was previously published under Q267259

SYMPTOMS

If a virtual directory is created on a front-end (proxy) server that is running Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server or Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and that is associated with a public folder that is located on a back-end (information store) Exchange 2000 server, permissions that are changed on the Access tab of the virtual directory properties on the front-end server are not applied.

CAUSE

Virtual directory metabase permissions can only be set on the back-end server.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

Permission changes are not effective if configured on the front-end server, whether or not Exchange System Manager or Internet Services Manager is used.

Exchange 2000 and Exchange 2003 are designed so that only the back-end server propagates permissions for its virtual directories. For more information on Exchange front-end and back-end architecture, see the "front-end and back-end architecture" Help topic in Exchange System Manager.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/25/2005
Keywords:kbbug kbpending KB267259
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