-665 FFFFFD67 NEW EPOCH

Source

eDirectory™

Explanation

An attempt was made to manipulate objects on a server that is using a newer epoch of the data.

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Possible Cause

This error could occur during the replica synchronization process. If the following message is displayed while using DSTRACE with the Synchronization flag set on the source server, the target server has a newer epoch than the source server.

SYNC: <TargetServerName> has newer epoch. Delaying sync.

Action

Contact a NetIQ* support provider.

Possible Cause

This error could occur during the inbound replica synchronization process. If the following message is displayed while using DSTRACE with the Schema Synchronization flag set on the target server, the source server has an older epoch than the target server.

UNMATCHED EPOCHS on <ReplicaRootEntryID>--> LOCAL EPOCH: EpochNumber <TargetServer EntryID> EPOCH: EpochNumber

Action

This error is transitory and will be handled by the eDirectory replica synchronization process.

Possible Cause

This error could occur during the schema synchronization process. If the following message is displayed while using DSTRACE with the Schema Synchronization flag set on the target server, the source server has a newer epoch on its eDirectory schema than the target server.

Action

This error is transitory and will be handled by the eDirectory schema synchronization process.

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