Home > Ask the Microsoft Exchange Experts > Richard Luckett: Spam and Security Questions & Answers > 'Error: Domain not available' after password change
Ask The Exchange Expert: Questions & Answers
EMAIL THIS

'Error: Domain not available' after password change

Richard Luckett EXPERT RESPONSE FROM: Richard Luckett

Pose a Question
Other Exchange Categories
Meet all Exchange Experts
Become an Expert for this site


Digg This!    StumbleUpon Toolbar StumbleUpon    Bookmark with Delicious Del.icio.us   


>
QUESTION POSED ON: 08 December 2005
I have configured Exchange so users must change their passwords after 30 days. But, when they change their passwords, they can no longer get into the domain. Error: Domain not available.


Digg This!    StumbleUpon Toolbar StumbleUpon    Bookmark with Delicious Del.icio.us   



RELATED CONTENT
Microsoft Exchange Server Password Management
Lock down direct file access and protect OWA users
Configure a POP3 connector to receive external email on SBS 2003
Manage user rights and access to Outlook Web Access (OWA) mailboxes
Unsecured devices worry IT professionals
Protecting Outlook Web Access from keystroke loggers
Creating one password for both local and Microsoft Outlook user accounts
Multiple new Sober variants spy on passwords
Securing Exchange mailboxes from internal attacks
Password prompt when attempting to view a replicated public folder
Third-party tools to crack Windows passwords

Email Policy Management
Exchange admins: Is it time to rethink your email address policy?
Changing email address formats in Exchange Server 2003
Configuring the default recipient policy in an Exchange 2003 environment
Microsoft Exchange Server email archiving tutorial
Setting up email disclaimers and signatures in Exchange Server
Use the OWA Admin tool to 'segment' Outlook Web Access 2003 features
Why are .PST files a security threat to Exchange Server mailboxes?
Customizing Outlook Web Access (OWA) in Exchange Server 2007
Managing Microsoft Outlook search folder functionality
Moving mobile user mailboxes from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007

User Authentication for Microsoft Outlook and OWA
Lock down direct file access and protect OWA users
Obtaining and verifying SSL certificates in Exchange Server
Top 5 Outlook Web Access (OWA) tips of 2008
Manage user rights and access to Outlook Web Access (OWA) mailboxes
Create a secure Microsoft Outlook Web Access (OWA) redirect page
Why does a security alert pop up when accessing Outlook Web Access?
OWA won't load after applying Exchange 2007 SP1 security patch
Minimize remote and mobile Outlook Web Access (OWA) security risks
How to improve Outlook Web Access (OWA) security
Alleviate Outlook Web Access (OWA) email attachment security issues

RELATED GLOSSARY TERMS
Terms from Whatis.com − the technology online dictionary
email bankruptcy  (SearchExchange.com)

RELATED RESOURCES
2020software.com, trial software downloads for accounting software, ERP software, CRM software and business software systems
Search Bitpipe.com for the latest white papers and business webcasts
Whatis.com, the online computer dictionary


I'm not sure how you configured Exchange to do that. Password policy is set at the Domain level in the Default Domain group policy object. But I do think I know what is happening to you.

If your clients are configured to cache their credentials and then change their passwords, they need the ability to synchronize with the Domain Controller. If that is not possible at the time the password is changed, then their cached credentials are immediately invalid.

Do you have comments on this Ask the Expert Q&A? Let us know.
Related information from SearchExchange.com:

  • Expert Advice: Getting 'user account restriction' error when changing password
  • Tip: Passphrases and Exchange security
  • Resource Center: Password management tips and resources

    		•



    Search and Browse the Expert Answer Center
    Search and browse more than 25,000 question and answer pairs from more than 250 TechTarget industry experts.
    Browse our Expert Advice



    Outlook Web Access (OWA) Tips and Advice
    HomeNewsTopicsITKnowledge ExchangeTipsAsk the ExpertsMultimediaWhite PapersIT Downloads
    About Us  |  Contact Us  |  For Advertisers  |  For Business Partners  |  Site Index  |  RSS
    SEARCH 
    TechTarget provides technology professionals with the information they need to perform their jobs - from developing strategy, to making cost-effective purchase decisions and managing their organizations' technology projects - with its network of technology-specific websites, events and online magazines.

    TechTarget Corporate Web Site  |  Media Kits  |  Site Map




    All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2004 - 2009, TechTarget | Read our Privacy Policy     		  TechTarget - The IT Media ROI Experts