| Event Id | 8260 |
| Source | MSExchangeAL |
| Description | Could not open LDAP session to directory <directory name> using local service credentials. Cannot access Address List configuration information. Make sure the server <directory name> is running. <server name> |
| Event Information | According to Microsoft: CAUSE: The Recipient Update Service is configured to use a Windows domain controller that was demoted. When the Recipient Update Service tries to query the Windows domain controller for an update, it cannot contact it. RESOLUTION: If you determine that the issue was caused by the demotion of a Windows domain controller, you can resolve this issue by following these steps: 1. Open Exchange System Manager. 2. Expand the Recipients container, and then click Recipient Update Services. 3. Double-click each Recipient Update Service, and then change the Windows domain controller setting to the new Windows domain controller in the domain. |
| Reference Links | MSExchangeAL events 8026 and 8260: Cannot access Address List configuration information |
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