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"Subtask NeedsConfiguration execution failed" error in the Hybrid Configuration Wizard in Exchange Server 2013

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Problem

When you run the Hybrid Configuration Wizard in Exchange Server 2013, you receive the following error message:
ERROR : Subtask NeedsConfiguration execution failed: Configure MRS Proxy Settings Execution of the Get-WebServicesVirtualDirectory cmdlet has thrown an exception. This may indicate invalid parameters in your hybrid configuration settings. An IIS directory entry couldn't be created. The error message is Access is denied. . HResult = -2147024891 at Microsoft.Exchange.Management.Hybrid.RemotePowershellSession.RunCommand(String cmdlet, SessionParameters parameters, Boolean ignoreNotFoundErrors)

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Cause

This issue may occur if you have one or more Exchange 2007 servers in your on-premises environment,�and they are not members of the Exchange Trusted Subsystems group.

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Solution

Add the Exchange 2007 servers to the Exchange Trusted Subsystems group. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. On a domain controller, click Start, click Run, type dsa.msc, and then click OK to open the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in.
  2. Locate the appropriate domain, and then click the Microsoft Exchange Security Groups container.
  3. In the details pane, double-click Exchange Trusted Subsystem.
  4. Click the Members tab, and then add the server to the Members list.
  5. Rerun the Hybrid Configuration Wizard.

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More information

Still need help? Go to the Office 365 Community�website or the�Exchange TechNet Forums.

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Keywords: KB2995725, hybrid, o365a, o365, o365022013, o365m, o365e

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Article Info
Article ID : 2995725
Revision : 2
Created on : 9/2/2014
Published on : 9/2/2014
Exists online : False
Views : 458