Article: Q183772
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): MACINTOSH:4.0,5.0,8.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 08-APR-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Exchange Macintosh client, versions 4.0, 5.0
- Microsoft Outlook for Macintosh, Exchange Server Edition, version 8.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to connect to a computer running Microsoft Exchange Server
version 5.x using the Microsoft Exchange or Outlook client for Macintosh
configured with Mac TCP/IP version 2.06, the following error appears if the
Exchange Server name contains an underscore:
Microsoft Exchange could not be started. Network problems are preventing
connections to Microsoft Exchange Server computer. Contact your system
administrator if this condition persists.
CAUSE
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Per article number 16922, "MacTCP 2.0.6: Invalid Domain Name, Syntax Error," in
Apple's Technical Information Library (TIL) this is a known issue when using Mac
TCP/Ip 2.06. For more information concerning specific troubleshooting, see the
TIL at www.apple.com.
WORKAROUND
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Installation of Open Transport version 1.1.1 or higher resolves this issue.
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Keywords :
Technology : kbHWMAC kbOSMAC kbExchangeSearch kbExchangeClientSearch kbOutlookMacSearch kbExchange500Mac kbExchange400Mac kbOutlook800Mac
Version : MACINTOSH:4.0,5.0,8.0
Hardware : MAC
Issue type : kbprb
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