Event ID - 6

Event Id6
SourceMicrosoft-Windows-Kerberos-Key-Distribution-Center
DescriptionThe KDC failed to update the trusted domain list. The error is in the data.
Event Information According to Microsoft :

Cause :

This event is logged when KDC failed to update the trusted domain list.

Resolution :

Restart the Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC) service

To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Domain Admins group, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority.

To restart the Key Distribution Center (KDC) service:
  1. Log on to the domain controller on which the issue is occurring.
  2. Click Start , point to Administrative Tools , and then click Services .
  3. If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and then click Continue .
  4. Right-click Kerberos Key Distribution Center , and then click Restart .
  5. Confirm that Started is displayed in the Status column for the service named Kerberos Key Distribution Center .
  6. Close the Services snap-in console.
  7. If the Kerberos KDC service does not restart, you should restart the computer.
Verify :

To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Domain Admins group, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority.

To verify that the Key Distribution Center (KDC) service is running and operating correctly:
  1. Log on to a domain controller.
  2. Click Start , point to Administrative Tools , and then click Services .
  3. If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and then click Continue .
  4. Confirm that Started is displayed in the Status column for the service named Kerberos Key Distribution Center .
  5. If the Kerberos KDC service is started, the KDC service is operating correctly.
Reference LinksEvent ID 6 from Microsoft-Windows-Kerberos-Key-Distribution-Center

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