From time to time during your directory service's lifetime, things will go wrong. Sometimes these problems will degrade performance. Sometimes they will cause the directory to fail completely. When something does go wrong, your objective should be to minimize the damage, return the directory to full service as quickly as possible, and understand the problem so that you can take steps to prevent its recurrence . Directory problems can be broken down into four major groups:
In this chapter we examine each of these categories in detail and provide examples of each. We also suggest a systematic approach for dealing with directory problems as they arise. We conclude with troubleshooting checklists that help you resolve some typical directory problems. |